Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon, vol. I (1820), # 324.
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Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones.
— Charles Caleb Colton on Vanity
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About Charles Caleb Colton
Charles Caleb Colton (baptized 11 December 1777 - 28 April 1832) was a British author, clergyman, and art collector.
About Charles Caleb Colton
Charles Caleb Colton (baptized 11 December 1777 - 28 April 1832) was a British author, clergyman, and art collector.
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