Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship—never.

—Charles Caleb Colton

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About Charles Caleb Colton

Charles Caleb Colton (11 December 1777 – 28 April 1832) was an English cleric, writer and collector, well known for his eccentricities.

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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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Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.

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To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail our pride supports us; when we succeed, it betrays us.

—Charles Caleb Colton

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The greatest friend of Truth is time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion Humility.

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There are two modes of establishing our reputation: to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanied by the latter.

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I am no longer afraid of anger. I find it to be a creative, transforming force; anger is a stage I must go though if I am ever to get to what lies beyond.

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You can't undo something that's happened; you can't take back a word that's already been said out loud.

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Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.

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The power of love to change bodies is legendary, built into folklore, common sense, and everyday experience. Love moves the flesh, it pushes matter around.… Throughout history, "tender loving care" has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing.

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History

2 Dec 2015 Added
26 Oct 2026 Wording changed

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Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship - never.