Charles Caleb Colton Quotes

We seldom find people ungrateful so long as it is thought we can serve them.

We are better pleased to see those on whom we confer benefits than those from whom we receive them.

A man seldom finds people unthankful, as long as he remains in a condition of benefiting them further.

Should not the giver be thankful that the receiver received? Is not giving a need? Is not receiving, mercy?

A kindness received should be returned with a freer hand.

I look upon it as a Point of Morality, to be obliged by those who endeavour to oblige me.

The person who receives the most favors is the one who knows how to return them.

When people do things for you, it's because they want to - because you, in some way, give them something meaningful that makes them want to please you, not because anyone owes you anything.

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.

In aid, the proper attitude is one omitting gratitude.

Give and ye shall receive.

If I choose to bless another person, I will always end up feeling more blessed.

I have gold for my friends, and iron for my enemies

One good turn deserves another.

Let no good deed go unpunished!

Gratitude is merely the secret hope of further favors.

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.

Napoli gave me so much, but I also gave something back - the best I could.

I had rather never receive a kindness than never bestow one.

I never forget those who do me a favor, and I never forget those who don't!

Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.

You cannot give anything to a magnanimous person. After you have served him, he at once puts you in debt by his magnanimity.

He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.

A word of wisdom to you, akribos, you need to learn to accept gifts. (Catera) There’s no such thing as a gift. If I were to take that from you, sooner or later you would ask a favor from me in return. Nothing in life is ever truly given without expectation. (Acheron)

The nature of man is such that people consider themselves put under an obligation as much by the benefits they confer as by those they receive.