John Churton Collins
John Churton Collins
John Churton Collinswas a British literary critic...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionCritic
Date of Birth26 March 1848
John Churton Collins quotes about
inspirational mistake thinking
Half our mistakes in life arise from feeling where we ought to think, and thinking where we ought to feel.
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.
sea sorrow ponies
In the downhill of life, when I find I'm declining, May my lot no less fortunate be Than a snug elbow-chair can afford for reclining, And a cot that o'erlooks the wide sea; With an ambling pad-pony to pace o'er the lawn, While I carol away idle sorrow, And blithe as the lark that each day hails the dawn, Look forward with hope for to-morrow.
responsibility evil bird
We are no more responsible for the evil thoughts that pass through our minds than a scarecrow for the birds which fly over the seedplot he has to guard. The sole responsibility in each case is to prevent them from settling.
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.