In the lexicon of youth, which fate reserves
For a bright manhood, there is no such word
As "fail."
-- Edward Bulwer Lytton (1805-1873)
-- Richelieu, Act ii, Sc. 2
For a bright manhood, there is no such word
As "fail."
-- Edward Bulwer Lytton (1805-1873)
-- Richelieu, Act ii, Sc. 2
Related:
- Take away the sword;
States can be saved without it.
Edward Bulwer Lytton (1805-1873) -- Richelieu, Act... - Beneath the rule of men entirely great,
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Edward Bulwer Lytton (1805-1873) -- Richelieu, Act... - Curse away!
And let me tell thee, Beausant, a wise proverb
The Arabs have,
"Curses are like young chickens, And still come home... - That in the captain 's but a choleric word
Which in the soldier is flat blasphemy.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Measure for Measure... - The strong and virtuous admit no destiny.
Edward Bulwer... - Alone!--that worn-out word,
So idly spoken, and so coldly heard;
Yet all that poets sing and grief hath known Of hopes... - They never fail who die
In a great cause.
-- Lord Byron (1788-1824)
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Marino Faliero, Act ii, Sc.... - I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
-- Edward Moore (1712-1757)
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The Gamester, Act ii, Sc.... - Here is the whole set! a character dead at every word.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) -- School for...
