Joseph Addison ( 10 of 139 )
The man who will live above his present circumstances, is in great danger of soon living beneath them; or as read more
The man who will live above his present circumstances, is in great danger of soon living beneath them; or as the Italian proverb says, "The man that lives by hope, will die by despair
Everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination, because it fills the soul with an agreeable read more
Everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination, because it fills the soul with an agreeable surprise, gratifies its curiosity, and gives it an idea of which it was not before possessed.
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Marriage enlarges the scene of our happiness and of our miseries. A marriage of love is pleasant, of interest, easy, read more
Marriage enlarges the scene of our happiness and of our miseries. A marriage of love is pleasant, of interest, easy, and where both meet, happy. A happy marriage has in it all the pleasures of friendship, all the enjoyments of sense and reason, and,
Antidotes are what you take to prevent dotes.
Antidotes are what you take to prevent dotes.
What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.
What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.
Tradition is an important help to history, but its statements should be carefully scrutinized before we rely on them.
Tradition is an important help to history, but its statements should be carefully scrutinized before we rely on them.
Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body. As by the
one, health is preserved, strengthened, read more
Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body. As by the
one, health is preserved, strengthened, and invigorated: by the
other, virtue (which is the health of the mind) is kept alive,
cherished, and confirmed.
The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Health and cheerfulness mutually beget each other.
Health and cheerfulness mutually beget each other.
