“The code of poor laws has at length grown up into a tree, which, like the fabulous Upas, overshadows and poisons the land; unwholesome expedients were the bud, dilemmas and depravities have been the blossom, and danger and despair are the bitter fruit.”
Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
Work
Lacon: or, Many things in few words
This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of concise communication, examining the value of brevity and its impact on thought and language. more
Author
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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