John Churton Collins
Critic
1848-03-26
Quotes by John Churton Collins
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Half of our mistakes in life arise from feeling where we ought to think, and thinking where we ought to feel.
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In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.
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Never claim as a right what you can ask as a favor.
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No one who deserves confidence ever solicits it.
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Though pride is not a virtue, it is the parent of many virtues.
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If we escape punishment for our vices, why should we complain if we are not rewarded for our virtues?
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What attracts us in a woman rarely binds us to her.
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The secret of success in life is known only to those who have not succeeded.
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Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.
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