Among all kinds of Writing, there is none in which Authors are more apt to miscarry than in Works of Humour, as there is none in which they are more ambitious to excel.

Quote by Joseph Addison

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The friendships of the world are oft confederacies in vice, or leagues of pleasures.

The friendships of the world are oft confederacies in vice, or leagues of pleasures.

A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions...

A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions...

When somebody gives you a sexy look, you know they're trying. It's terrible! But when...

When somebody gives you a sexy look, you know they're trying. It's terrible! But when...

Nothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.

Nothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.

Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is...

Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is...

The post of honour is a private station.

The post of honour is a private station.

From hence, let fierce contending nations know, What dire effects from civil discord flow

From hence, let fierce contending nations know, What dire effects from civil discord flow

Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue

Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue

No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion...

No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion...

The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their...

The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their...

He thought he was a wit, and he was half right.

He thought he was a wit, and he was half right.

Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health, and is as friendly to the mind as...

Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health, and is as friendly to the mind as...

The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are...

The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are...

Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gloom of clouds, and...

Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gloom of clouds, and...

Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity.

Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity.

Let freedom never perish in your hands.

Let freedom never perish in your hands.

A good conscience is to the soul what health is to the body; it preserves...

A good conscience is to the soul what health is to the body; it preserves...

A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.

A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love,...

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love,...

To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to...

To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to...