Maxioms by Joseph Addison
An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of read more
An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of his own dear person.
The sense of honour is of so fine and delicate a nature, that it
is only to be met read more
The sense of honour is of so fine and delicate a nature, that it
is only to be met with in minds which are naturally noble, or in
such as have been cultivated by good examples, or a refined
education.
Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride read more
Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense.
It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are, the more gentle and quiet read more
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. -Joseph Addison.
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
