Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Contemporaries appreciate the person rather than their merit, posterity will regard the merit rather than the person.

Contemporaries appreciate the person rather than their merit

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This quote suggests that in the present, people are often more concerned with the personality and charm of an individual rather than their actual achievements or abilities. However, as time passes and we look back at history, future generations will focus more on the accomplishments and contributions of a person rather than their personal appeal or charm. It highlights the potential shift in perspective and reassessment of value that is likely to occur over time.

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