Quotes from Lord Byron

Armenian is the language to speak with God.

Out of chaos God made a world, and out of high passions comes a people.

I am acquainted with no immaterial sensuality so delightful as good acting.

We are all selfish and I no more trust myself than others with a good motive.

Yon Sun that sets upon the sea We follow in his flight; Farewell awhile to him and thee, My native land-Good Night!

I am so changeable, being everything by turns and nothing long - such a strange melange of good and evil.

My native land, good night!

Just as old age is creeping on space, And clouds come o'er the sunset of our day, They kindly leave us, though not quite alone, But in good company--the gout or stone.

There is, in fact, no law or government at all; and it is wonderful how well things go on without them.

Nothing can confound a wise man more than laughter from a dunce.

All who would win joy must share it happiness was born a twin.

History - the devil's scripture

What want these outlaws conquerors should have but history's purchased page to call them great?

History is the devil's scripture.

The premises are so delightfully extensive, that two people might live together without ever seeing, hearing or meeting.

The place is very well and quiet and the children only scream in a low voice.

Such partings break the heart they fondly hope to heal.

I cannot help thinking that the menace of Hell makes as many devils as the severe penal codes of inhuman humanity make villains.

Happiness was born a twin.

To withdraw myself from myself has ever been my sole, my entire, my sincere motive in scribbling at all.

Hearts will break - yet brokenly, live on.

There's not a joy the world can give like that it takes away.

Now hatred is by far the longest pleasure; men love in haste but they detest at leisure.

Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal avail'd on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.