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 BYRONI should, many a good day, have blown my brains out, but for the recollection that it would have given pleasure to my mother-in-law.
More Lord Byron Quotes
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I have simplified my politics into an utter detestation of all existing governments; and, as it is the shortest and most agreeable and summary feeling imaginable.
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Tyranny is for the worst of treasons.
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I awoke one day to find myself famous.
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This is to be mortal, And seek the things beyond mortality.
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The busy have no time for tears.
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Let joy be unconfined.
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We are all the fools of time and terror: Days Steal on us and steal from us; yet we live, Loathing our life, and dreading still to die.
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Like the measles, love is most dangerous when it comes late in life.
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I am not now That which I have been.
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Where there is mystery, it is generally suspected there must also be evil.
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Armenian is the language to speak with God.
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Adversity is the first path to truth.
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The drying up a single tear has more, of honest fame, than shedding seas of gore.
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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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What should I have known or written had I been a quiet, mercantile politician or a lord in waiting? A man must travel, and turmoil, or there is no existence.
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