Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon, 182 Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon, 182.

Charles Caleb Colton (1780-1832) was an English cleric, essayist, and poet, best known for his work "Lacon, or, Many Things in Few Words." Not much is known about his personal life, but Colton's collection of aphorisms and moral reflections, published in 1820, gained significant popularity. "Lacon" delves into various subjects, offering witty and insightful observations on human nature, society, and moral principles. Despite the acclaim for his work, Colton faced financial difficulties and controversy, and ultimately, he died by suicide in 1832.