Tag Archives: Joseph Addison

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

There is nothing more requisite in business than despatch. Joseph Addison

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

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures. Joseph Addison

One should take good care not to grow too wise for so great a pleasure of life as laughter. Joseph Addison

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Joseph Addison

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

The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them. Joseph Addison

Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity. Joseph Addison

There is not a more unhappy being than a superannuated idol. Joseph Addison