Joseph Addison Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“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.”

“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.”

“Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and yet, as if nature had not sown evils enough in life, we are continually adding grief to grief and aggravating the common calamity by our cruel treatment of one another.”

“To be an atheist requires an indefinitely greater measure of faith than to recieve all the great truths which atheism would deny.”

“A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or truth but on his own side.”

“There is nothing which we receive with so much reluctance as advice.”

“A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.”

“Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about thee: Yet who would live, and live without thee!”

“I will indulge my sorrows, and give way to all the pangs and fury of despair.”

“A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.”