In death itself there can be nothing terrible, for the act of death annihilates sensation; but there are many roads to death, and some of them justly formidable, even to the bravest.
Charles Caleb ColtonSome read to think, these are rare; some to write, these are common; and some read to talk, and these form the great majority.
Charles Caleb ColtonThere are some frauds so well conducted that it would be stupidity not to be deceived by them.
Charles Caleb ColtonDeliberate with caution, but act with decision and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.
Charles Caleb ColtonTwo things, well considered, would prevent many quarrels: first, to have it well ascertained whether we are not disputing about terms, rather than things; and, secondly, to examine whether that on which we differ is worth contending about.
Charles Caleb ColtonThere are truths which some men despise because they have not examined, and which they will not examine because they despise. There is one signal instance on record where this kind of prejudice was overcome by a miracle; but the age of miracles is past, while that of prejudice remains.
Charles Caleb Colton