It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution. Joseph Addison affectageantiquity share on social
Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue. Joseph Addison guardmodestyornament Change image and share on social
What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul. Joseph Addison blockeducationmarble Change image and share on social
The post of honour is a private station. Joseph Addison honourpostprivate Change image and share on social
One should take good care not to grow too wise for so great a pleasure of life as laughter. Joseph Addison caregoodgreat Change image and share on social
The woman that deliberates is lost. Joseph Addison deliberatelosewoman Change image and share on social
There is not so variable a thing in nature as a lady's head-dress. Joseph Addison dressheadlady Change image and share on social
The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding. Joseph Addison breedchiefcomposition Change image and share on social
Young men soon give, and soon forget, affronts; old age is slow in both. Joseph Addison affrontageforget Change image and share on social
The unjustifiable severity of a parent is loaded with this aggravation, that those whom he injures are always in his sight. Joseph Addison aggravationinjureload Change image and share on social