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.
LORD BYRONIf I could always read, I should never feel the want of company.
More Lord Byron Quotes
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Adversity is the first path to truth.
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The art of angling, the cruelest, the coldest and the stupidest of pretended sports.
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The busy have no time for tears.
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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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Opinions are made to be changed or how is truth to be got at?
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I learned to love despair.
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Who falls from all he knows of bliss, Cares little into what abyss.
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They used to say that knowledge is power. I used to think so, but I know now they mean money.
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America is a model of force and freedom and moderation – with all the coarseness and rudeness of its people.
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If I don’t write to empty my mind, I go mad.
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Society is now one polished horde, formed of two mighty tries, the Bores and Bored.
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The drying up a single tear has more, of honest fame, than shedding seas of gore.
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To have joy, one must share it.
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Till taught by pain, men know not water’s worth.
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Good work and joyous play go hand in hand. When play stops, old age begins. Play keeps you from taking life too seriously.
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