Genius vs Talent

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Though talent does what it can; genius does what it must.

In life, chance happens to all, but to turn chance to account is the gift of few.

In fact, there is no such thing as luck. It's a fancy name for being always at our duty, and so sure to be ready when good time comes.

- Edward Bulwer Lytton

Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it.
- Edward Bulwer Lytton

Reform vs Revolution

A reform is a correction of abuses; a revolution is a transfer of power.
- Edward Bulwer Lytton

Some of my friends shared things with me about their office and work problems.
The way I see it, they need no reform nor revolution at work, but a riot!

Flattery

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
- Edward Bulwer Lytton

My purpose is not to encourage you to flatter others; just a way to identify a wise man when you see one.
This way, you get to identify the fool also.

Now I know

The pen is mightier than the sword.
- Edward Bulwer Lytton

For the benefit of those who quote the above ubiquitous line without knowing the source, here is it.
Test your friend the next time.

The Best Teacher

The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.
- Edward Bulwer Lytton

Past is Past

What is past is past, there is a future left to all men, who have the virtue to repent, and the energy to atone.
- Edward Bulwer Lytton