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• When you talk to the half-wise, twaddle; when you talk to the ignorant, brag
  when you talk to the sagacious, look very humble and ask their opinion. -- Edward Bulwer-Lytto...
• The strong and virtuous admit no destiny. Edward Bulwer-Lytto
• When stars are in the quiet skies, Then most I pine for thee
  Bend on me then thy tender eyes, As stars look on the sea....
• Love thou the rose, yet leave it on its stem. -- Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytto
• Take away the sword; States can be saved without it.
  -- Edward Bulwer Lytton (1805-1873) -- Richelieu, Act ii, Sc. 2...
• Quote #556 "Alas," Vanessa sighed, "What can one do when one's relationship begins to stale in much the same way as a day-old cinnamon roll which was wrapped in wax paper rather than having been sealed in plastic
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• Curse away! And let me tell thee, Beausant, a wise proverb The Arabs have,--"Curses are like young chickens, And still come home to roost.
  -- Edward Bulwer Lytton (1805-1873) -- The Lady of Lyons, Act v, Sc. 2...
• A wise person makes his own decisions, a weak one obeys public opinion. -- Chinese proverb