John Churton Collins

The secret of success in life is known only by those who have not succeeded.

— John Churton Collins

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

— John Churton Collins

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

— John Churton Collins

We are no more responsible for the evil thoughts that pass through our minds than a scarecrow for the birds which fly…

— John Churton Collins

There is often less danger in the things we fear than in the things we desire.

— John Churton Collins

In the downhill of life, when I find I'm declining, May my lot no less fortunate be Than a snug elbow-chair can…

— John Churton Collins

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

— John Churton Collins

Though pride is not a virtue, it is the parent of many virtues.

— John Churton Collins

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

— John Churton Collins

Envy and fear are the only passions to which no pleasure is attached.

— John Churton Collins

If we escape punishment for our vices, why should we complain if we are not rewarded for our virtues?

— John Churton Collins

A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult.

— John Churton Collins

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

— John Churton Collins

Suicide is the worst form of murder, because it leaves no opportunity for repentance.

— John Churton Collins

A fool often fails because he thinks what is difficult is easy.

— John Churton Collins

Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.

— John Churton Collins

No one who deserves confidence ever solicits it.

— John Churton Collins

To accept a favor from a friend is to confer one.

— John Churton Collins

What attracts us in a woman rarely binds us to her.

— John Churton Collins