Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.
LORD BYRONThey used to say that knowledge is power. I used to think so, but I know now they mean money.
More Lord Byron Quotes
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The best prophet of the future is the past.
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Who falls from all he knows of bliss, Cares little into what abyss.
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The great object of life is Sensation – to feel that we exist – even though in pain – it is this “craving void” which drives us to gaming – to battle – to travel – to intemperate but keenly felt pursuits of every description whose principal attraction is the agitation inseparable from their accomplishment.
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Friendship may, and often does, grow into love, but love never subsides into friendship.
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The fact is, riches are power, and poverty is slavery all over the earth, and one sort of establishment is no better, nor worse, for a people than another.
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A pretty woman is a welcome guest.
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You gave me the key to your heart, my love, then why did you make me knock?
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Truth is a gem that is found at a great depth; whilst on the surface of the world all things are weighed by the false scale of custom.
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Opinions are made to be changed or how is truth to be got at?
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There is something pagan in me that I cannot shake off. In short, I deny nothing, but doubt everything.
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A timid mind is apt to mistake every scratch for a mortal wound.
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Since Eve ate the apple, much depends on dinner.
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Damn description, it is always disgusting.
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A mistress never is nor can be a friend. While you agree, you are lovers; and when it is over, anything but friends.
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Eternity forbids thee to forget.
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