Why I came here, I know not; where I shall go it is useless to inquire – in the midst of myriads of the living and the dead worlds, stars, systems, infinity, why should I be anxious about an atom?
LORD BYRONAnd gentle winds and waters near, make music to the lonely ear.
More Lord Byron Quotes
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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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There is music in all things, if men had ears.
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Friendship is Love without his wings!
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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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In solitude, when we are least alone.
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The art of angling, the cruelest, the coldest and the stupidest of pretended sports.
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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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The drying up a single tear has more, of honest fame, than shedding seas of gore.
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A drop of ink may make a million think.
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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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They used to say that knowledge is power. I used to think so, but I know now they mean money.
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The devil was the first democrat
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Roll on, deep and dark blue ocean, roll. Ten thousand fleets sweep over thee in vain. Man marks the earth with ruin, but his control stops with the shore.
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The tiger will himself intervene in the discussion, in a manner which will be in every sense conclusive.
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