Courage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it; courage which arises from a sense of duty acts; in a uniform manner. Joseph Addison actariseconstitution Change image and share on social
The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the wars of elements, The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds. Joseph Addison ageamidstcrush share on social
We are always doing something for posterity, but I would fain see posterity do something for us. Joseph Addison fainposterity Change image and share on social
The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover. Joseph Addison discoverenjoymentfriendship Change image and share on social
Their is no defense against criticism except obscurity. Joseph Addison criticismdefenseobscurity Change image and share on social
Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week. Joseph Addison clearrustsunday Change image and share on social
Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gloom of clouds, and glitters for a moment; cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity. Joseph Addison breakcheerfulnesscloud 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
To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to the utmost of our abilities, is the glory of man. Joseph Addison abilityattributedivine Change image and share on social
Justice is an unassailable fortress, built on the brow of a mountain which cannot be overthrown by the violence of torrents, nor demolished by the force of armies. Joseph Addison armybrowbuild Change image and share on social
