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.
JOSEPH ADDISONWhen men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations.
More Joseph Addison Quotes
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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 who has any relish for fine writing either discovers new beauties or receives stronger impressions from the masterly strokes of a great author every time he peruses him; besides that he naturally wears himself into the same manner of speaking and thinking.
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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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I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.
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To be exempt from the passions with which others are tormented, is the only pleasing solitude.
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Honour’s a sacred tie, the law of kings, The noble mind’s distinguishing perfection
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The most skillful flattery is to let a person talk on, and be a listener.
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If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend.
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Nature is full of wonders; every atom is a standing miracle, and endowed with such qualities, as could not be impressed on it by a power and wisdom less than infinite.
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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 something very sublime, though very fanciful, in Plato’s description of the Supreme Being,–that truth is His body and light His shadow.
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Artificial intelligence will never be a match for natural stupidity.
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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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An evil intention perverts the best actions, and makes them sins.
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Evil may at some future period bring forth good; and good may bring forth evil, both equally unexpected.
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