The most notorious swindler has not assumed so many names as self-love, nor is so much ashamed of his own. She calls herself patriotism, when at the same time she is rejoicing at just as much calamity to her native country as will introduce herself into power, and expel her rivals.
Charles Caleb ColtonAs a man of pleasure, by a vain attempt to be more happy than any man can be, is often more miserable than most men are, so the sceptic, in a vain attempt to be wise beyond what is permitted to man, plunges into a darkness more deplorable, and a blindness more incurable than that of the common herd, whom he despises, and would fain instruct.
Charles Caleb ColtonGold is worshipped in all climates, without a single temple, and by all classes, without a single hypocrite.
Charles Caleb ColtonHe that has energy enough to root out a vice should go further, and try to plant a virtue in its place.
Charles Caleb ColtonHonor is the most capricious in her rewards. She feeds us with air, and often pulls down our house, to build our monument.
Charles Caleb Colton