Of present fame think little, and of future less; the praises that we receive after we are buried, like the flowers that are strewed over our grave, may be gratifying to the living, but they are nothing to the dead. Charles Caleb Colton burydeadfame 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
There are two way of establishing a reputation, one to be praised by honest people and the other to be accused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the first one, because it will always be accompanied by the latter. Charles Caleb Colton accompanyaccuseestablish share on social
Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine the strongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted with unlimited power. Charles Caleb Colton goodheadheart 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
Mystery is not profoundness. Charles Caleb Colton mysteryprofoundness Change image and share on social
Our incomes should be like our shoes; if too small, they will gall and pinch us; but if too large, they will cause us to stumble and to trip. Charles Caleb Colton gallincomelarge Change image and share on social
Ladies of Fashion starve their happiness to feed their vanity, and their love to feed their pride. Charles Caleb Colton fashionfeedhappiness Change image and share on social
Death is the liberator of him whom freedom cannot release, the physician of him whom medicine cannot cure, and the comforter of him whom time cannot console. Charles Caleb Colton comforterconsolecure Change image and share on social
