The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them. – Joseph Addison
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. – Joseph Addison
Prejudice and self-sufficiency naturally proceed from inexperience of the world, and ignorance of mankind. – Joseph Addison
Admiration is a very short-lived passion that immediately decays upon growing familiar with its object, unless it be still fed with fresh discoveries, and kept alive by a new perpetual succession of miracles rising up to its view. – Joseph Addison