Lacon, Or, Many Things in Few Words Quotes

“Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones.”
― Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon

“Instead of exhibiting talent in the hope that the world would forgive their eccentricities, they have exhibited only their eccentricities, in the hope that the world would give them credit for talent.”
― Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon

“It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.”
― Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon

“When you have nothing to say, say nothing; a weak defense strengthens your opponent, and silence is less injurious than a bad reply”
― Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon

“None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them; such persons covet secrets as a spendthrift covets money, for the purpose of circulation.”
― Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon

“Ignorance has no light, but error follows a false one.”
― Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words; Addressed to Those Who Think