Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Quotes

Power is so characteristically calm that calmness in itself has the aspect of power, and forbearance implies strength. The orator who is known to have at his command all the weapons of invective is most formidable when most courteous.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

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