Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Quotes

The worst part of an eminent man's conversation is, nine times out of ten, to be found in that part by which he means to be clever.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

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• The worst part of an eminent man's conversation is, nine times out of ten, to be found in that part by which he means to be clever.

  

  Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
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