What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.
JOSEPH ADDISONHung it on each side with curious organs of sense, given it airs and graces that cannot be described, and surrounded it with such a flowing shade of hair as sets all its beauties in the most agreeable light.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body. As by the one, health is preserved, strengthened, and invigorated: by the other, virtue (which is the health of the mind) is kept alive, cherished, and confirmed.
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I Have often thought if the minds of men were laid open, we should see but little difference between that of the wise man and that of the fool.
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This not in mortals to command success, but we’ll do more, Sempronius, we’ll deserve it.
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There is not any present moment that is unconnected with some future one. The life of every man is a continued chain of incidents, each link of which hangs upon the former.
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Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
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When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations.
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Our delight in any particular study, art, or science rises and improves in proportion to the application which we bestow upon it. Thus, what was at first an exercise becomes at length an entertainment.
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Temperance gives nature her full play, and enables her to exert herself in all her force and vigor.
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I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.
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Evil may at some future period bring forth good; and good may bring forth evil, both equally unexpected.
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Encourage innocent amusement.
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What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
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Were I to prescribe a rule for drinking, it should be formed upon a saying quoted by Sir William Temple: the first glass for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the fourth for mine enemies.
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Hunting is not a proper employment for a thinking man.
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Content thyself to be obscurely good.
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