Animals, 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.
JOSEPH ADDISONThere is nothing which strengthens faith more than the observance of morality.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations.
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Jesters do often prove prophets.
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A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.
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Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.
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What an absurd thing it is to pass over all the valuable parts of a man, and fix our attention on his infirmities.
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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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Nature has laid out all her art in beautifying the face; she has touched it with vermilion, planted in it a double row of ivory, made it the seat of smiles and blushes, lighted it up and enlivened it with the brightness of the eyes.
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They were a people so primitive they did not know how to get money, except by working for it.
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A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.
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No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you.
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Artificial intelligence will never be a match for natural stupidity.
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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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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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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.
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Riches expose a man to pride and luxury, and a foolish elation of heart.
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