If you would be known, and not know, vegetate in a village; If you would know, and not be known, live in a city. - Charles Caleb Colton

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If you would be known, and not know, vegetate in a village; If you would know, and not be known, live in a city.

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Charles Caleb Colton (baptized 11 December 1777 - 28 April 1832) was a British author, clergyman, and art collector.

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Alternative Names: Charles Colton • Çarez Kaleb Kolton • C. C. Colton
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