Maxioms by Charles Caleb Colton
The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.
The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.
Contemporaries appreciate the person rather than their merit, posterity will regard the merit rather than the person.
Contemporaries appreciate the person rather than their merit, posterity will regard the merit rather than the person.
Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture.
Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture.
The two most precious things this side of the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to read more
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.
Repartee is perfect when it effects its purpose with a double edge. It is the highest order of wit, as read more
Repartee is perfect when it effects its purpose with a double edge. It is the highest order of wit, as it indicates the coolest yet quickest exercise of genius, at a moment when the passions are roused.
