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

Quote by Joseph Addison

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Nothing is capable of being well set to music that is not nonsense.

Nothing is capable of being well set to music that is not nonsense.

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great...

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great...

To be an atheist requires an indefinitely greater measure of faith than to recieve all...

To be an atheist requires an indefinitely greater measure of faith than to recieve all...

I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very...

I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very...

Through all eternity to thee, a joyful song I'll raise; for oh! Eternity's too short...

Through all eternity to thee, a joyful song I'll raise; for oh! Eternity's too short...

Knowledge is that which, next to virtue, truly raises one person above another.

Knowledge is that which, next to virtue, truly raises one person above another.

To a man of pleasure every moment appears to be lost, which partakes not of...

To a man of pleasure every moment appears to be lost, which partakes not of...

Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, red...

Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, red...

Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not...

Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not...

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.

It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are...

It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are...

With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own...

With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own...

In life we don't know how many Love's the Lord will send us, but we...

In life we don't know how many Love's the Lord will send us, but we...

What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul.

What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul.

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...

What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.

What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.

A happy marriage has in it all the pleasures of a friendship, all the enjoyments...

A happy marriage has in it all the pleasures of a friendship, all the enjoyments...

Happiness is a direction, not a place.

Happiness is a direction, not a place.

Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness, but it is greatness.

Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness, but it is greatness.

Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing

Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing