Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Quotes

Men of strong affections are jealous of their own genius. They fear lest they should be loved for a quality, and not for themselves.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

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• Men of strong affections are jealous of their own genius. They fear lest they should be loved for a quality, and not for themselves.

  

  Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
  • Quality
  • Genius
  • Jealous