Quote by Joseph Addison
An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity h

An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of his own dear person. – Joseph Addison

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Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. – Joseph Addison

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Happiness
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True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise; it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of ones self, and in the next from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions. – Joseph Addison

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There is in some people a quietly unassuming pride that no misfortune can humble, and it goes by the name of humility. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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None are so empty as those who are full of themselves. – Benjamin Whichcote

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Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are. – Malcolm S. Forbes

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It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help. – Author Unknown

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If u have money buy gold. It is going to double in value. – James Dye

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I think a lot of people think that my parents deaths is why I write such sad songs, but thats not true. Those songs may just be the woman I am. – Shelby Lynne

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Most game music is based on loops effectively. – Brian Eno

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