In science, read by preference the newest works. In literature, read the oldest. The classics are always modern.

Lord Edward Lytton

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When the people have no tyrant, their own public opinion becomes one.

— Lord Lytton

Politics / government

We are but as the instrument of Heaven. Our work is not design, but destiny.

— Lord Lytton (Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton) ("Owen Meredith")

Don't be so humble--you are not that great.

— Lord Lytton (Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton) ("Owen Meredith")

O be very sure That no man will learn anything at all, Unless he first will learn humility.

— Lord Lytton (Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton) ("Owen Meredith")

There is purpose in pain, Otherwise it were devilish.

— Lord Lytton (Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton) ("Owen Meredith")