George Meredith — English Novelist born on February 12, 1828, died on May 18, 1909

George Meredith, OM was an English novelist and poet of the Victorian era... (wikipedia)

Always imitate the behavior of the winners when you lose.
Don't just count your years, make your years count.
A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power.
Ah, what a dusty answer gets the soul when hot for certainties in this our life!
Jealousy is love bed of burning snarl.