John Churton Collins quotes

In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends. (John Churton Collins)
If we knew each other's secrets, what comforts we should find. View quote
John Churton Collins
Half our mistakes in life arise from feeling where we ought to think, and thinking where we ought to feel. View quote
John Churton Collins
A fool often fails because he thinks what is difficult is easy. View quote
John Churton Collins
A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult. View quote
John Churton Collins
Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody. View quote
John Churton Collins
The secret of success in life is known only by those who have not succeeded. View quote
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Never claim as a right what you can ask as a favor. View quote
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Truth is the object of philosophy, but not always of philosophers. View quote
John Churton Collins
To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten to tout for flattery. View quote
John Churton Collins

John Churton Collins

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Occupation: English Critic
Born: March 26, 1848
Died: September 25, 1908
Quotes count: 10