Quotes by 'John Churton Collins'

friendship funny-best-friend adversity

In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

secret criminal-mind comfort

If we knew each other's secrets, what comforts we should find.

confidence deserve

No one who deserves confidence ever solicits it.

relationship attraction

What attracts us in a woman rarely binds us to her.

trust men speak

Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.

success true-life secret

The secret of success in life is known only by those who have not succeeded.

attitude favors claims

Never claim as a right what you can ask as a favor.

punishment vices complaining

If we escape punishment for our vices, why should we complain if we are not rewarded for our virtues?

wise men thinking

A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult.

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