Charles Caleb Colton

It is a common observation that any fool can get money; but they are not wise that think so.

Charles Caleb Colton

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.

Charles Caleb Colton

It is astonishing how much more people are interested in lengthening life than improving it.

Charles Caleb Colton

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

Money is the most envied, but the least enjoyed. Health is the most enjoyed, but the least envied.

Charles Caleb Colton

Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of good books.

Charles Caleb Colton

Our minds are as different as our faces. We are all travelling to one destination – happiness, but none are going by the same road.

Charles Caleb Colton

Sometimes the greatest adversities turn out to be the greatest blessings.

Charles Caleb Colton

Those that are the loudest in their threats, are the weakest in the execution of them.

Charles Caleb Colton

To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail, our pride supports us – when we succeed, it betrays us.

Charles Caleb Colton