As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.
About Lew Wallace
Lewis Wallacewas an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, artist, and author from Indiana. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880), a bestselling novel that has been called “the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century.”
Wallace’s military career included service in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
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Beauty is altogether in the eye of the beholder.
American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author of 'Ben Hur' (1827-1905)
As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.
American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author of 'Ben Hur' (1827-1905)
The monuments of the nations are all protests against nothingness after death; so are statues and inscriptions; so is history.
American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author of 'Ben Hur' (1827-1905)
When people are lonely they stoop to any companionship.
American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author of 'Ben Hur' (1827-1905)
One is never more on trial than in the moment of excessive good fortune.
American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author of 'Ben Hur' (1827-1905)