Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 June 1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright and politician. He was a man of letters, eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend, Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. English essayist poet writer and politician.
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When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations. Go to Quote / Comment
The circumstance which gives authors an advantage above all these great masters, is this, that they can multiply their originals; or rather, can make copies of their works, to what number they please, which shall be as valuable as the originals themselves. Go to Quote / Comment
A man should always consider how much more unhappy he might be than he is Go to Quote / Comment
One should take good care not to grow too wise for so great a pleasure of life as laughter. Go to Quote / Comment
One's religion is whatever he is most interested in, and yours is Success. Go to Quote / Comment