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There is a paradox in pride: it makes some men ridiculous, but prevents others from becoming so.

There is a paradox in pride: it makes some men ridiculous, but prevents others from becoming so.

by Charles Caleb Colton Found in: Pride Quotes,
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Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

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Most of our misfortune are more supportable than the comments of
our friends upon them.

Most of our misfortune are more supportable than the comments of
our friends upon them.

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There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.

There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.

by Charles Caleb Colton Found in: Prudence Quotes,
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He that is good, will infallibly become better, and he that is bad, will as certainly become worse; for vice, read more

He that is good, will infallibly become better, and he that is bad, will as certainly become worse; for vice, virtue and time are three things that never stand still.

by Charles Caleb Colton Found in: Progress Quotes,
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