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
To say that authority, whether secular or religious, supplies no ground for morality is not to deny the obvious fact that it supplies a sanction. Joseph Addison authoritydenyfact 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
A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of. Joseph Addison eloquencegreatman Change image and share on social
Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those who are yet unborn. Joseph Addison bookdelivergeneration 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
The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them. Joseph Addison deathdestroyfear Change image and share on social