He that openly tells, his friends all that he thinks of them, must expect that they will secretly tell his enemies much that they do not think of him.
Charles Caleb ColtonThere is this paradox in fear: he is most likely to inspire it in others who has none himself!
Charles Caleb ColtonGod is on the side of virtue; for whoever dreads punishment suffers it, and whoever deserves it, dreads it .
Charles Caleb ColtonThe wisest man may be wiser to-day than he was yesterday, and to-morrow than he is to-day. Total freedom from change would imply total freedom from error; but this is the prerogative of Omniscience alone.
Charles Caleb ColtonWe 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 Colton