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Afflictions sent by providence melt the constancy of the noble minded, but confirm the obduracy of the vile, as the same furnace that liquefies the gold, hardens the clay Charles Caleb Colton.

Charles Caleb Colton's Popular Quotes

It is better to have wisdom without learning than learning without wisdom.

- Charles Caleb Colton

A fool is often as dangerous to deal with as a knave, and always more incorrigible.

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

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True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.

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A hug is worth a thousand words.

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It is best, if possible, to deceive no one; for he that ... begins by deceiving others, will end ... by deceiving himself.

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If merited, no courage can stand against its just indignation.

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For one man who sincerely pities our misfortunes, there are a thousand who sincerely hate our success.

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Silence is less injurious than a weak reply.

- Charles Caleb Colton