Many books require no thought from those who read them, and for a very simple reason; they made no such demand upon those who wrote them. Charles Caleb Colton bookdemandmake Change image and share on social
The two most precious things this side of the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. Charles Caleb Colton contemptibledeprivegrave share on social
Books, like friends, should be few and well chosen. Like friends, too, we should return to them again and again for, like true friends, they will never fail us - never cease to instruct - never cloy. Charles Caleb Colton bookceasechoose Change image and share on social
We often pretend to fear what we really despise, and more often despise what we really fear. Charles Caleb Colton despisefearpretend Change image and share on social
Bigotry murders religion to frighten fools with her ghost. Charles Caleb Colton bigotryfoolfrighten Change image and share on social
Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty; it is a blessing that must be earned before it can be enjoyed. Charles Caleb Colton blessdescendearn Change image and share on social
That writer does the most who gives his reader the most knowledge and takes from him the least time. Charles Caleb Colton knowledgereadertake Change image and share on social
The society of dead authors has this advantage over that of the living: they never flatter us to our faces, nor slander us behind our backs, nor intrude upon our privacy, nor quit their shelves until we take them down. Charles Caleb Colton advantageauthorback share on social
True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost. Charles Caleb Colton friendshiphealthlose Change image and share on social
