There is no man that can teach us to be gentlemen better than Joseph Addison.

Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies.

Under the magnetism of friendship the modest man becomes bold; the shy, confident; the lazy, active; and the impetuous, prudent and peaceful.

Tis not the dying for a faith that's so hard... 'Tis the living up to it that's difficult.

Sure, occasion is the father of most that is good in us.

I have seen no men in life loving their profession so much as painters, except, perhaps, actors, who, when not engaged themselves, always go to the play.

It's a great comfort to some people to groan over their imaginary ills.