Joseph Addison

The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, read more

The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding

Charity is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands.

Charity is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands.

Why wilt thou add to all the griefs I suffer
Imaginary ills, and fancy'd tortures?

Why wilt thou add to all the griefs I suffer
Imaginary ills, and fancy'd tortures?

Thy father's merit sets thee up to view,
And shows thee in the fairest point of light,
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Thy father's merit sets thee up to view,
And shows thee in the fairest point of light,
To make thy virtues, or thy faults, conspicuous.

A cheerful temper joined with innocence will make beauty
attractive, knowledge delightful and wit good-natured.

A cheerful temper joined with innocence will make beauty
attractive, knowledge delightful and wit good-natured.