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“Man, if he compare himself with all that he can see, is at the zenith of power; but if he compare himself with all that he can conceive, he is at the nadir of weakness.”

Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Book:L.P.

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L.P. is a fictional novel, the details of which are not provided. The story and its setting are not described. It is a contribution to the literary world by an author identified by the initials L.P. more

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Charles Caleb Colton

Charles Caleb Colton was an English writer active from 1780 to 1832. Known for his humor and wit, he is particularly recognized for his aphorisms and satirical works. more

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