We own almost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who have differed. Charles Caleb Colton agreedifferknowledge Change image and share on social
There are three modes of bearing the ills of life, by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion. Charles Caleb Colton bearillindifference Change image and share on social
Contemporaries appreciate the person rather than their merit, posterity will regard the merit rather than the person. Charles Caleb Colton contemporarymeritperson Change image and share on social
Corruption is like a ball of snow, once it's set a rolling it must increase. Charles Caleb Colton ballcorruptionincrease Change image and share on social
The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary. Charles Caleb Colton abilityapplyenergy Change image and share on social
Much may be done in those little shreds and patches of time which every day produces, and which most men throw away. Charles Caleb Colton daymanpatch Change image and share on social
Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture. Charles Caleb Colton adversitybringconstant Change image and share on social
None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them. Charles Caleb Colton fondsecret Change image and share on social
Men are born with two eyes, but with one tongue, in order that they should see twice as much as they say. Charles Caleb Colton beareyeman Change image and share on social
Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and meanderings, but leads none of us by the same route. Charles Caleb Colton ceremonydancegrand Change image and share on social