Joseph Addison

When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to the utmost of our abilities, is the glory of man. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed beauties of a writer, and communicate to the world such things as are worth their observation. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most recent blessings or misfortunes. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about thee: Yet who would live, and live without thee! ↗

— Joseph Addison

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Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those who are yet unborn. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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