It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others.
JOSEPH ADDISONThere is nothing that makes its way more directly into the soul than beauty.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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Honour’s a sacred tie, the law of kings, The noble mind’s distinguishing perfection
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The voice of reason is more to be regarded than the bent of any present inclination; since inclination will at length come over to reason, though we can never force reason to comply with inclination.
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The transition from cause to effect, from event to event, is often carried on by secret steps, which our foresight cannot divine, and our sagacity is unable to trace.
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What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.
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Encourage innocent amusement.
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The hours of a wise man are lengthened by his ideas.
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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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The greatest sweetener of human life is friendship.
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Nature does nothing without purpose or uselessly.
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A 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.
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Antidotes are what you take to prevent dotes.
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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.
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The friendships of the world are oft confederacies in vice, or leagues of pleasures.
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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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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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