The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover.
JOSEPH ADDISONNo one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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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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Artificial intelligence will never be a match for natural stupidity.
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The only way therefore to try a Piece of Wit, is to translate it into a different Language: If it bears the Test you may pronounceit true; but if it vanishes in the Experiment you may conclude it to have been a Punn.
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We are growing serious, and, let me tell you, that’s the very next step to being dull.
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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.
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I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.
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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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The utmost extent of man’s knowledge, is to know that he knows nothing.
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Nature does nothing without purpose or uselessly.
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Riches expose a man to pride and luxury, and a foolish elation of heart.
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One of the most important but one of the most difficult things for a powerful mind is to be its own master.
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Antidotes are what you take to prevent dotes.
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Their is no defense against criticism except obscurity.
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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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Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and yet, as if nature had not sown evils enough in life, we are continually adding grief to grief and aggravating the common calamity by our cruel treatment of one another.
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