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Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness when bequeathed by those who, even alive, would part with nothing.

Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness when bequeathed by those who, even alive, would part with nothing.

Charles Caleb Colton
Essence, Generosity, Selfishness
Charles Caleb Colton (1866). “Lacon: or, Many things in few words”, p.38

Cruel men are the greatest lovers of Mercy, avaricious men of generosity, and proud men of humility; that is to say, in other, not in themselves.

Charles Caleb Colton
Humility, Men, Generosity
Charles Caleb Colton (1824). “Lacon, Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think”, p.200

Courage is generosity of the highest order, for the brave are prodigal of the most precious things.

Charles Caleb Colton
Order, Generosity, Brave
Charles Caleb Colton (1832). “Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think”, p.157

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