“Content thyself to be obscurely good.”
Quote by Joseph Addison
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Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison, born on May 1, 1672, and died on June 17, 1719, was an influential English essayist, dramatist, and poet. He is known for his elegant prose style and his co-authorship of the magazine 'The Spectator' with Richard Steele. more
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