Much may be done in those little shreds and patches of time which every day produces, and which most men throw away.
More Quotes from Charles Caleb Colton:
Suicide sometimes proceeds from cowardice, but not always; for cowardice sometimes prevents it; since as many live because they are afraid to die, as die because they are afraid to live.Charles Caleb Colton
In civil jurisprudence it too often happens that there is so much law, there is no room for justice, and that the claimant expires of wrong, in the midst of right, As mariners die of thirst in the midst of water.
Charles Caleb Colton
We often pretend to fear what we really despise, and more often despise what we really fear.
Charles Caleb Colton
Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannot conquer.
Charles Caleb Colton
We ask advice, but we mean approbation.
Charles Caleb Colton
If you would be known, and not know, vegetate in a village; if you would know, and not be known, live in a city.
Charles Caleb Colton
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