Joseph Addison

The unjustifiable severity of a parent is loaded with this aggravation, that those whom he injures are always in his read more

The unjustifiable severity of a parent is loaded with this aggravation, that those whom he injures are always in his sight.

A misery is not to be measured from the nature of the evil, but from the temper of the sufferer.

A misery is not to be measured from the nature of the evil, but from the temper of the sufferer.

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace,
the best of circumstances.

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace,
the best of circumstances.

Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.

Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.

Mysterious love, uncertain treasure,
Hast thou more of pain or pleasure!
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Mysterious love, uncertain treasure,
Hast thou more of pain or pleasure!
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Endless torments dwell above thee:
Yet who would live, and live without thee!