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 union of the Word and the Mind produces that mystery which is called Life... Learn deeply of the Mind and its mystery, for therein lies the secret of immortality. Joseph Addison calldeeplyimmortality Change image and share on social
Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life. Joseph Addison basicgoodlife Change image and share on social
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Joseph Addison bodyexercisemind Change image and share on social
With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts. Joseph Addison accountdonationexpect Change image and share on social
The most violent appetites in all creatures are lust and hunger; the first is a perpetual call upon them to propagate their kind, the latter to preserve themselves. Joseph Addison appetitecallcreature Change image and share on social
If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius. Joseph Addison bosombrothercaution 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
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. Joseph Addison flowergoodhumanity Change image and share on social
I have somewhere met with the epitaph on a charitable man which has pleased me very much. I cannot recollect the words, but here is the sense of it: 'What I spent I lost; what I possessed is left to others; what I gave away remains with me.' Joseph Addison charitableepitaphgive share on social