True 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 ADDISONSoon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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True benevolence or compassion, extends itself through the whole of existence and sympathizes with the distress of every creature capable of sensation.
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Hunting is not a proper employment for a thinking man.
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To this end, nothing is to be more carefully consulted than plainness. In a lady’s attire this is the single excellence; for to be what some people call fine, is the same vice, in that case, as to be florid is in writing or speaking.
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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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It is ridiculous for any man to criticize on the works of another, who has not distinguished himself by his own performances.
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All well-regulated families set apart an hour every morning for tea and bread and butter
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There is not a more unhappy being than a superannuated idol.
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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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A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.
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There is no virtue so truly great and godlike as justice.
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Antidotes are what you take to prevent dotes.
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There is nothing that makes its way more directly into the soul than beauty.
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A good character, good habits and iron industry are impregnable to the assaults of all ill-luck that fools ever dreamed.
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The great difference is, that the first knows how to pick and cull his thoughts for conversation, by suppressing some, and communicating others; whereas the other lets them all indifferently fly out in words.
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A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.
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