When young, we trust ourselves too much, and we trust others too little when old. Rashness is the error of youth, timid caution of age. Manhood is the isthmus between the two extremes; the ripe and fertile season of action, when alone we can hope to find the head to contrive, united with the hand to execute.
Charles Caleb ColtonIgnorance is a blank sheet, on which we may write; but error is a scribbled one, on which we must first erase.
Charles Caleb ColtonSuccess seems to be that which forms the distinction between confidence and conceit.
Charles Caleb ColtonHe that has never known adversity is but half acquainted with others, or with himself.
Charles Caleb ColtonMen pursue riches under the idea that their possession will set them at ease, and above the world. But the law of association often makes those who begin by loving gold as a servant finish by becoming themselves its slaves; and independence without wealth is at least as common as wealth without independence.
Charles Caleb Colton