Quote by Joseph Addison
Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condit

Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and yet, as if nature had not sown evils enough in life, we are continually adding grief to grief and aggravating the common calamity by our cruel treatment of one another. – Joseph Addison

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We make provisions for this life as if it were never to have an end, and for the other life as though it were never to have a beginning. – Joseph Addison

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My guiding principles in life are to be honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring. – Prince William

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