Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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The family is the most basic unit of government. As the first community to which a person is attached and the first authority under which a person learns to live, the family establishes society's most basic values.

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.

- Charles Caleb Colton

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

- Charles Caleb Colton

A hug is worth a thousand words.

- Charles Caleb Colton

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

- Charles Caleb Colton

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

- Charles Caleb Colton

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

- Charles Caleb Colton

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

- Charles Caleb Colton

Silence is less injurious than a weak reply.

- Charles Caleb Colton