Joseph Addison

Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind,
which are delivered down from generation to generation, read more

Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind,
which are delivered down from generation to generation, as
presents to the posterity of those who are yet unborn.

There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a
nation, than a want of zeal read more

There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a
nation, than a want of zeal in its inhabitants for the good of
their country.

Talking with a friend is nothing else but thinking aloud.

Talking with a friend is nothing else but thinking aloud.

A day, an hour, of virtuous liberty
Is worth a whole eternity in bondage.

A day, an hour, of virtuous liberty
Is worth a whole eternity in bondage.

Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.