Maxioms by Charles Caleb Colton
The consequences of things are not always proportionate to the apparent magnitude of those events that have produced them. Thus read more
The consequences of things are not always proportionate to the apparent magnitude of those events that have produced them. Thus the American Revolution, from which little was expected, produced much; but the French Revolution, from which much was expected, produced little.
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.
The rich are more envied by those who have a little, than by those who have nothing.
The rich are more envied by those who have a little, than by those who have nothing.
Friendship, of itself a holy tie, Is made more sacred by adversity.
Friendship, of itself a holy tie, Is made more sacred by adversity.
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.
