Let those who would affect singularity with success first determine to be very virtuous, and they will be sure to be very singular.
Charles Caleb ColtonGreat minds had rather deserve contemporaneous applause without obtaining it, than obtain without deserving it. If it follow them it is well, but they will not deviate to follow it.
Charles Caleb ColtonThose that will not permit their wealth to do any good for others. . . cut themselves off from the truest pleasure here and the highest happiness later.
Charles Caleb Colton