Quotes by Colton, Charles Caleb

The purest ore is produced from the hottest furnace, and the brightest >>

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius >>

Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciou >>

Quotations about Pride

It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in orde >>

Pride is an admission of weakness; it secretly fears all competition a >>

Swallowing your pride seldom leads to indigestion >>

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

Colton, Charles Caleb