The reason why great men meet with so little pity or attachment in adversity, would seem to be this: the friends of a great man were made by his fortune, his enemies by himself, and revenge is a much more punctual paymaster than gratitude.


Remarks on the Talents of Lord Byron and the Tendencies of Don Juan (ed. 1823)

Charles Caleb Colton Quotes

The reason why great men meet with so little pity or attachment in adversity, would seem to be this: the friends of a great man were made by his...

The reason why great men meet with so little pity or attachment in adversity, would seem to be this: the friends of a great man were made by his...

The reason why great men meet with so little pity or attachment in adversity, would seem to be this: the friends of a great man were made by his...

The reason why great men meet with so little pity or attachment in adversity, would seem to be this: the friends of a great man were made by his...