There is nothing which strengthens faith more than the observance of morality.
JOSEPH ADDISONThere is nothing which strengthens faith more than the observance of morality.
JOSEPH ADDISONTrue happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one’s self, and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions.
JOSEPH ADDISONAn evil intention perverts the best actions, and makes them sins.
JOSEPH ADDISONAll well-regulated families set apart an hour every morning for tea and bread and butter
JOSEPH ADDISONA man who has any relish for fine writing either discovers new beauties or receives stronger impressions from the masterly strokes of a great author every time he peruses him; besides that he naturally wears himself into the same manner of speaking and thinking.
JOSEPH ADDISONThere is not a more unhappy being than a superannuated idol.
JOSEPH ADDISONA person may be qualified to do greater good to mankind and become more beneficial to the world, by morality without faith than by faith without morality.
JOSEPH ADDISONNothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.
JOSEPH ADDISONI never knew an early-rising, hard-working, prudent man, careful of his earnings and strictly honest, who complained of hard luck.
JOSEPH ADDISONWomen were formed to temper Mankind, and sooth them into Tenderness and Compassion; not to set an Edge upon their Minds, and blowup in them those Passions which are too apt to rise of their own Accord.
JOSEPH ADDISONHunting is not a proper employment for a thinking man.
JOSEPH ADDISONA contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.
JOSEPH ADDISONThis not in mortals to command success, but we’ll do more, Sempronius, we’ll deserve it.
JOSEPH ADDISONA true critic ought to dwell rather upon excellencies than imperfections
JOSEPH ADDISONJealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves.
JOSEPH ADDISONMankind are more indebted to industry than ingenuity; the gods set up their favors at a price, and industry is the purchaser.
JOSEPH ADDISON