Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Charles Caleb Colton flatteryformimitation Change image and share on social
In religion as in politics it so happens that we have less charity for those who believe half our creed, than for those who deny the whole of it. Charles Caleb Colton charitycreeddeny Change image and 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
The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame. Charles Caleb Colton adversityfiercefirm 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
Patience is the support of weakness; impatience the ruin of strength. Charles Caleb Colton impatiencepatienceruin 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
The excess of our youth are checks written against our age and they are payable with interest thirty years later. Charles Caleb Colton agecheckexcess Change image and share on social
Times of great calamity and confusion have been productive for the greatest minds. The purest ore is produced from the hottest furnace. The brightest thunder-bolt is elicited from the darkest storm. Charles Caleb Colton boltbrightcalamity 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
