True benevolence, or compassion, extends itself through the whole of existence and sympathizes with the distress of every creature capable of sensation.
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Young men soon give, and soon forget, affronts; old age is slow in both.Joseph Addison
It is very wonderful to see persons of the best sense passing hours together in shuffling and dividing a pack of cards with no conversation but what is made up of a few game-phrases, and no other ideas but those of black or red spots arranged together in different figures. Would not a man laugh to hear any one of his species complaining that life is short.
Joseph Addison
Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about thee: Yet who would live, and live without thee!
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Nothing that isn't a real crime makes a man appear so contemptible and little in the eyes of the world as inconsistency.
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Nothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.
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Prejudice and self-sufficiency naturally proceed from inexperience of the world, and ignorance of mankind.
Joseph Addison
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