A solid and substantial greatness of soul looks down with neglect on the censures and applauses of the multitude.
Joseph AddisonHow can it enter into the thoughts of man, that the soul, which is capable of such immense perfections, and of receiving new improvements to all eternity, shall fall away into nothing almost as soon as it is created?
Joseph AddisonI consider time as an in immense ocean, in which many noble authors are entirely swallowed up.
Joseph AddisonIf we may believe our logicians, man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter. He has a heart capable of mirth, and naturally disposed to it.
Joseph Addison