Words, when well chosen, have so great a force in them, that a description often gives us more lively ideas than the sight of things themselves.
Joseph AddisonHe only is a great man who can neglect the applause of the multitude and enjoy himself independent of its favor.
Joseph AddisonThere are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion.
Joseph Addison'Tis Liberty that crowns Britannia's isle, and makes her barren rocks and her bleak mountains smile... 'Tis Britain's care to watch o'er Europe's fate, and hold in balance each contending state, To threaten bold presumptuous kings with war, and answer her afflicted neighbours' prayer... Soon as her fleets appear their terrors cease.
Joseph Addison