No one knows where he who invented the plow was born, nor where he died; yet he has done more for humanity than the whole race of heroes who have drenched the earth with blood and whose deeds have been handed down with a precision proportionate only to the mischief they wrought.
Charles Caleb ColtonLiving authors, therefore, are usually, bad companions. If they have not gained character, they seek to do so by methods often ridiculous, always disgusting; and if they have established a character, they are silent for fear of losing by their tongue what they have acquired by their pen--for many authors converse much more foolishly than Goldsmith, who have never written half so well.
Charles Caleb ColtonMy lowest days as a Christian have been more fulfilling and rewarding than all the days of glory in the White House.
Charles Caleb ColtonThere is this paradox in fear: he is most likely to inspire it in others who has none himself!
Charles Caleb Colton