The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover.
Joseph AddisonE'en the rough rocks with tender myrtle bloom, and trodden weeds send out a rich perfume.
Joseph AddisonHeaven is not to be looked upon only as the reward, but the natural effect, of a religious life.
Joseph AddisonThe English delight in Silence more than any other European Nation, if the Remarks which are made on us by Foreigners are true.
Joseph AddisonIt is impossible for us, who live in the latter ages of the world, to make observations in criticism, morality, or in any art or science, which have not been touched upon by others. We have little else left us but to represent the common sense of mankind in more strong, more beautiful, or more uncommon lights.
Joseph Addison