If that marvellous microcosm, man, with all the costly cargo of his faculties and powers, were indeed a rich argosy, fitted out and freighted only for shipwreck and destruction, who amongst us that tolerate the present only from the hope of the future, who that have any aspirings of a high and intellectual nature about them, could be brought to submit to the disgusting mortifications of the voyage?
Charles Caleb ColtonIt has been well observed that we should treat futurity as an aged friend from whom we expect a rich legacy.
Charles Caleb ColtonBy paying our other debts, we are equal with all mankind; but in refusing to pay a debt of revenge, we are superior.
Charles Caleb ColtonThe worst thing that can be said of the most powerful is that they can take your life; but the same can be said of the most weak.
Charles Caleb ColtonTomorrow! It is a period nowhere to be found in all the registers of time, unless, perchance, in the fool's calendar.
Charles Caleb Colton