“Villains are usually the worst casuists, and rush into crimes to avoid less. Henry VIII. committed murder to avoid the imputation of adultery; and in our times, those who commit the latter crime attempt to wash off the stain of seducing the wife by signifying their readiness to shoot the husband.”
Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
Work
Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think
This work is a collection of essays and reflections on the importance of concise and precise communication, exploring the art of expressing complex ideas with simplicity. 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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