I have imbibed such a love for money that I keep some sequins in a drawer to count, and cry over them once a week.
LORD BYRONAnd I would hear yet once before I perish The voice which was my music… Speak to me!
More Lord Byron Quotes
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Tis the perception of the beautiful, A fine extension of the faculties, Platonic, universal, wonderful, Drawn from the stars, and filtered through the skies, Without which life would be extremely dull
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But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence; the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of.
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A pretty woman is a welcome guest.
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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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There’s not a joy the world can give like that it takes away.
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The best prophet of the future is the past.
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Why do they call me misanthrope? Because They hate me, not I them.
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Adversity is the first path to truth.
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And I would hear yet once before I perish The voice which was my music… Speak to me!
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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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What’s drinking? A mere pause from thinking!
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Society is now one polished horde, formed of two mighty tries, the Bores and Bored.
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Few things surpass old wine; and they may preach Who please, the more because they preach in vain
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A small drop of ink makes thousands, perhaps millions… think.
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In solitude, when we are least alone.
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