Much may be done in those little shreds and patches of time, which every day produces, and which most men throw away, but which nevertheless will make at the end of it no small deduction for the life of man. - Charles Caleb Colton. View more images...

The two most precious things this side of the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. - Charles Caleb Colton. View more images...

The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary. - Charles Caleb Colton. View more images...

The firmest of friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame - Charles Caleb Colton. View more images...

True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost. - Charles Caleb Colton. View more images...

When we fail our pride supports us and when we succeed, it betrays us. - Charles Caleb Colton. View more images...

Ladies of Fashion starve their happiness to feed their vanity, and their love to feed their pride. - Charles Caleb Colton. View more images...

Suicide sometimes proceeds from cowardice, but not always; for cowardice sometimes prevents it; since as many live because they are afraid to die, as die because they are afraid to live - Charles Caleb Colton. View more images...