Lord Byron
100 quotations
So for a good old-gentlemanly vice, I think I must take up with avarice.
To have joy one must share it. Happiness was born a twin.
Hatred is the madness of the heart.
The heart will break, but broken live on.
History is the devil's scripture.
The place is very well and quiet and the children only scream in a low voice.
Keep thy smooth words and juggling homilies for those who know thee not.
I am sure of nothing so little as my own intentions.
There is no instinct like that of the heart.
Who surpasses or subdues mankind, must look down on the hate of those below.
Nothing can confound a wise man more than laughter from a dunce.
When we think we lead we are most led.
With just enough of learning to misquote.
Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company.
And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but the truth in masquerade.
Between two worlds life hovers like a star, twixt night and morn, upon the horizon's verge.
It is very certain that the desire of life prolongs it.
Life's enchanted cup sparkles near the brim.
I am acquainted with no immaterial sensuality so delightful as good acting.
The poor dog, in life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend.
Think not I am what I appear.
Like the measles, love is most dangerous when it comes late in life.
Who loves, raves.
Though women are angels, yet wedlock's the devil.
All tragedies are finished by a death, all comedies by a marriage.