“Mere bashfulness without merit is awkward; and merit without modesty, insolent. But modest merit has a double claim to acceptance, and generally meets with as many patrons as beholders.”
Quote by Joseph Addison
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The works of ... Joseph Addison, with notes by R. Hurd
This volume includes Addison's notable works such as 'Cato' and 'The Spectator', offering readers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Enlightenment era. The notes by R. Hurd provide additional context and analysis of Addison's writings. more
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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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