Charles Caleb Colton, in Miss Tonks Turns to Crime, p. 22.
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Many speak the truth when they say that they despise riches, but they mean the riches possessed by others.
— Charles Caleb Colton on Despise
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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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