A wealthy doctor who can help a poor man, and will not without a fee, has less sense of humanity than a poor ruffian, who kills a rich man to supply his necessities.
JOSEPH ADDISONI consider the vanity of grieving for those whom we must quickly follow: when I see kings lying by those who deposed them, when I consider rival wits placed side by side, or the holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves.
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There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion.
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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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How is it possible for those who are men of honor in their persons, thus to become notorious liars in their party
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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 I read the epitaphs of the beautiful, every inordinate desire goes out; when I meet with the grief of parents upon a tombstone, my heart melts with compassion; when I see the tomb of the parents themselves,
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A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or truth but on his own side.
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Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm.
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Love, anger, pride and avarice all visibly move in those little orbs.
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Artificial intelligence will never be a match for natural stupidity.
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When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations.
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Their is no defense against criticism except obscurity.
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Antidotes are what you take to prevent dotes.
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When all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view I’m lost, in wonder, love and praise.
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Nothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.
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