“Two persons who have chosen each other out of all the species with a design to be each other's mutual comfort and entertainment have, in that action, bound themselves to be good-humored, affable, discreet, forgiving, patient, and joyful, with respect to each other's frailties and perfections, to the end of their lives.”
Quote by Joseph Addison
Work
The Spectator: A New Edition
A collection of periodical essays that addressed various aspects of early eighteenth-century English life. The publication presented observations on social behavior, moral philosophy, and cultural topics through a distinctive literary format. It contributed to the development of the essay as a literary form in English and provided commentary on the customs and practices of its time. more
Author
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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