It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others. – Joseph Addison
Young people soon give, and forget insults, but old age is slow in both. – 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 perpetual succession of miracles rising into view. – Joseph Addison
There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than beauty. – Joseph Addison