Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 June 1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright and politician. He was the eldest son of The Reverend Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine.
A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.
Man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter.
We rarely think people have good sense unless they agree with us.
Those who agree with us may not be right, but we admire their astuteness.
I do not want people to be agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them.