When a man is made up wholly of the dove, without the least grain of the serpent in his composition, he becomes ridiculous in many circumstances of life, and very often discredits his best actions

Quote by Joseph Addison

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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...

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...

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...

I will indulge my sorrows, and give way to all the pangs and fury of...

I will indulge my sorrows, and give way to all the pangs and fury of...

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...

An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than...

An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than...

Mutability of temper and inconsistency with ourselves is the greatest weakness of human nature.

Mutability of temper and inconsistency with ourselves is the greatest weakness of human nature.

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...

Among all kinds of Writing, there is none in which Authors are more apt to...

Among all kinds of Writing, there is none in which Authors are more apt to...

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments;...

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments;...

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...

To be exempt from the passions with which others are tormented, is the only pleasing...

To be exempt from the passions with which others are tormented, is the only pleasing...

Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about...

Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about...

Ridicule is generally made use of to laugh men out of virtue and good sense,...

Ridicule is generally made use of to laugh men out of virtue and good sense,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or...

Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or...

Faith is putting all your eggs in God's basket, then counting your blessings before they...

Faith is putting all your eggs in God's basket, then counting your blessings before they...