Quote by Lord Byron
But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence t

But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of. – Lord Byron

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

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

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Though sages may pour out their wisdoms treasure, there is no sterner moralist than pleasure. – Lord Byron

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Hope deceives more men than cunning does. – Vauvenargues, Reflections and Maxims, 1746

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Hope

While theres life, theres hope. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Any institution faces two basic choices if they hope to spark new ideas. One is to leverage the brains trust within their organization by creating a special event dedicated to new thinking. The other is to look outside themselves to stimulate solutions. – Simon Mainwaring

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Hope

To my great disappointment, it appears that the politics of division are making a big comeback. Many Americans share my disappointment – especially those who were filled with great hope a few years ago, when then-Senator Obama announced his candidacy in Springfield, Illinois. – Paul Ryan

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As Bob Dole found out, you cant keep a positive image while being your partys mouthpiece in Congress. Thats why no legislative leader since James Madison has ever been elected president. – Dick Morris

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Joy in looking and comprehending is natures most beautiful gift. – Albert Einstein

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For the mystic what is how. For the craftsman how is what. For the artist what and how are one. – William McElcheran

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You musnt force sex to do the work of love or love to do the work of sex. – Mary McCarthy

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