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