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Famous Quotes By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Famous quotes made by the English poet, literary critic, and philosopher, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was born on October 21, 1772 in Ottery St Mary, Devonshire, and died on July 25, 1834.

Until you understand a writer's ignorance, presume yourself ignorant of his understanding.

Only the wise possess ideas; the greater part of mankind are possessed by them.

Some men are like musical glasses - to produce their finest tones you must keep them wet.

There are three classes of elderly women: first, that dear old soul; second, that old woman; third, that old witch.

Plagiarists are always suspicious of being stolen from.

Swans sing before they die; 'twere no bad thing should certain persons die before they sing.

You abuse snuff! Perhaps it is the final cause of the human nose.

If you want to be well liked never lie about yourself, and be careful when telling the truth about others.

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