Quotes by George Gordon Byron about Nothing

George Gordon Byron British Poet

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.

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For pleasures past I do not grieve, nor perils gathering near; My greatest grief is that I leave nothing that claims a tear.

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Her great merit is finding out mine - there is nothing so amiable as discernment.

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I have always believed that all things depended upon Fortune, and nothing upon ourselves.

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Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.

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There is something pagan in me that I cannot shake off. In short, I deny nothing, but doubt everything.

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This man is freed from servile bands, Of hope to rise, or fear to fall; Lord of himself, though not of lands, And leaving nothing, yet hath all.

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Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print. A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.

Quote by George Gordon Byron about nothing

What is fame? The advantage of being known by people of whom you yourself know nothing, and for whom you care as little.

Quote by George Gordon Byron about nothing