What did Charles Caleb Colton mean by: It is far more easy to acquire a fortune like a knave, than to expend it, like a gentleman. Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England Copy
Deliberate with caution, but act with decision and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness. Author, December 25, 2023January 1, 2025, Charles Caleb Colton, Caution, Decision, Graciousness, 0 Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England
A power above all human responsibility ought to be above all human attainment. Author, December 25, 2023January 1, 2025, Charles Caleb Colton, Attainment, Power, Responsibility, 0 Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England
I will not be revenged, and this I owe to my enemy; but I will remember, and this I owe to myself. Author, December 25, 2023January 1, 2025, Charles Caleb Colton, Forgiveness, Memory, self-care, 0 Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England
put on the livery of the best master only to serve the worst. Author, December 25, 2023January 1, 2025, Charles Caleb Colton, Betrayal, Deception, Loyalty, 0 Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England
Gaming is the child of avarice, but the parent of prodigality. Author, December 25, 2023January 1, 2025, Charles Caleb Colton, Avarice, Gaming, 0 Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England
Temperate men drink the most, because they drink the longest. Author, December 25, 2023January 1, 2025, Charles Caleb Colton, Drinking, Duration, Moderation, 0 Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England
In all countries where nature does the most, man does the least. Author, December 25, 2023January 1, 2025, Charles Caleb Colton, Effort, Man, Nature, 0 Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England
True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost. Author, December 25, 2023January 1, 2025, Charles Caleb Colton, Friendship, Loss, Value, 0 Charles Caleb Colton Writer · England
Appreciation of art is a moral erection, otherwise mere dilettantism. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
I believe that while art is always beyond morality, it is never above it. Read explanation Jennifer Stone Actress · USA
Next to sound judgment, diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the world. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
It is in vain to ridicule a rich fool, for the laughers will be on his side. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
