What pity is it That we can die, but once to serve our country.
More Quotes from 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
There is nothing which we receive with so much reluctance as advice.
Joseph Addison
A perfect tragedy is the noblest production of human nature.
Joseph Addison
The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune.
Joseph Addison
A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed beauties of a writer, and communicate to the world such things as are worth their observation.
Joseph Addison
There is nothing more requisite in business than despatch.
Joseph Addison
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