We must suit the flattery to the mind and taste of the recipient. We do not put essences into hogsheads, nor porter into phials. Delicate minds may be disgusted by compliments that would please a grosser intellect; as some fine ladies who would be shocked at the idea of a dram will not refuse a liqueur.
Charles Caleb ColtonMen will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it; anything but live for it.
Charles Caleb ColtonIt is not so difficult a task as to plant new truths, as to root out old errors
Charles Caleb ColtonProfessors in every branch of the sciences, prefer their own theories to truth: the reason is that their theories are private property, but truth is common stock.
Charles Caleb Colton