It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.

Quote by Joseph Addison

Topics: Age Quotes

The woman that deliberates is lost.

The woman that deliberates is lost.

It is ridiculous for any man to criticize the works of another if he has...

It is ridiculous for any man to criticize the works of another if he has...

True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in...

True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in...

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...

To be an atheist requires an infinitely greater measure of faith than to receive all...

To be an atheist requires an infinitely greater measure of faith than to receive all...

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...

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 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...

There is nothing more requisite in business than despatch.

There is nothing more requisite in business than despatch.

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...

The post of honour is a private station.

The post of honour is a private station.

Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, filling it with a steady...

Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, filling it with a steady...

The important question is not what will yield to man a few scattered pleasures, but...

The important question is not what will yield to man a few scattered pleasures, but...

If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise...

If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise...

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

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

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...

Music, the greatest good that mortals know and all of heaven we have hear below.

Music, the greatest good that mortals know and all of heaven we have hear below.

Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and...

Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and...

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.

Irregularity and want of method are only supportable in men of great learning or genius,...

Irregularity and want of method are only supportable in men of great learning or genius,...