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Quote by Joseph Addison
The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that g

The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding. – Joseph Addison

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To a man of pleasure every moment appears to be lost, which partakes not of the vivacity of amusement. – Joseph Addison

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The Amen of nature is always a flower. – Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Natures great masterpiece, an elephant the only harmless great thing. – John Donne

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If you are of the opinion that the contemplation of suicide is sufficient evidence of a poetic nature, do not forget that actions speak louder than words. – Fran Lebowitz

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All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child. – Marie Curie

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