Half our mistakes in life arise from feeling where we ought to think, and thinking where we ought to feel.

More Quotes by John Churton Collins

Truth is the object of philosophy, but not always of philosophers.

In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends.

If we knew each other's secrets, what comforts we should find.

Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.

Never claim as a right what you can ask as a favor.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten to tout for flattery.