About Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 May 1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was the 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. His simple prose style marked...
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A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.
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When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.
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Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it.