What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.
JOSEPH ADDISONIf men of eminence are exposed to censure on one hand, they are as much liable to flattery on the other. If they receive reproaches which are not due to them, they likewise receive praises which they do not deserve.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.
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Look what a little vain dust we are!
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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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I Have often thought if the minds of men were laid open, we should see but little difference between that of the wise man and that of the fool.
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Encourage innocent amusement.
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Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense.
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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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Artificial intelligence will never be a match for natural stupidity.
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I 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.
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Antidotes are what you take to prevent dotes.
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In private conversation between intimate friends, the wisest men very often talk like the weakest : for indeed the talking with a friend is nothing else but thinking aloud.
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There is not a more unhappy being than a superannuated idol.
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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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A day, an hour, of virtuous liberty Is worth a whole eternity in bondage.
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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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