Joseph Addison

If men would consider not so much where they differ, as wherein they agree, there would be far less of read more

If men would consider not so much where they differ, as wherein they agree, there would be far less of uncharitableness and angry feeling in the world.

We are growing serious, and, let me tell you, that's the very
next step to being dull.

We are growing serious, and, let me tell you, that's the very
next step to being dull.

A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the read more

A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the censures of the world.

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.

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!
. . . .
Endless torments dwell above thee:
Yet who would live, and live without thee!