"The society of dead authors has this advantage over that of the living: they never flatter us to our faces, nor slander us behind our backs, nor intrude upon our privacy, nor quit their shelves until we take them down."

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The theme of life is universal, yet Charles Caleb Colton manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on life often shapes our reality.

About Charles Caleb Colton

Charles Caleb Colton was an English cleric, writer and collector, well known for his eccentricities.

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