Quotes By Author
Quotations By Joseph Addison
Beauty
A beautiful eye makes silence eloquent, a kind eye makes contradiction an assent, an enraged eye makes beauty deformed. This little member gives life to every part about us; and I believe the story of Argu simplies no more, than the eye is in every part; that is to say, every other part would be mutilated, were not its force represented more by the eye than even by itself.
Courage
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.
Discretion
There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion.
Discretion
Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to win all the duties of life.
Discretion
If we look into communities and divisions of men, we observe that the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, guides the conversation, and gives measure to society.
Discretion
The greatest parts, without discretion as observed by an elegant writer, may be fatal to their owner; as Polyphemus, deprived of his eyes, was only the more exposed on account of his enormous strength and stature.
Duty
Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.
Duty
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty.
Eternity
Eternity! thou pleasing dreadful thought! Through what variety of untried being, Through what new scenes and changes must we pass!
Humility
A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.
Humor
Jesters do often prove prophets.
Immortality
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
Justice
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.