It is not the business of virtue to extirpate the affections of the mind, but to regulate them.
JOSEPH ADDISONAnimals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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The only way therefore to try a Piece of Wit, is to translate it into a different Language: If it bears the Test you may pronounceit true; but if it vanishes in the Experiment you may conclude it to have been a Punn.
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That aids and strengthens virtue where it meets her And imitates her actions where she is not: It is not to be sported with.
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I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.
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A true critic ought to dwell rather upon excellencies than imperfections
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A 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.
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Artificial intelligence will never be a match for natural stupidity.
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Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.
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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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The hours of a wise man are lengthened by his ideas.
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All well-regulated families set apart an hour every morning for tea and bread and butter
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Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.
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What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.
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Riches expose a man to pride and luxury, and a foolish elation of heart.
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Mankind are more indebted to industry than ingenuity; the gods set up their favors at a price, and industry is the purchaser.
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One of the most important but one of the most difficult things for a powerful mind is to be its own master.
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