Home / Quotes / Quote by Joseph Addison

Quote by Joseph Addison

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

Quote by Joseph Addison

Book:THE WORKS OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH ADDISON, Esq; In FOUR VOLUMES.: VOLUME the THIRD

Work

THE WORKS OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH ADDISON, Esq; In FOUR VOLUMES.: VOLUME the THIRD

This volume includes a selection of Addison's writings, showcasing his contributions to the Enlightenment period, with a focus on his literary and philosophical insights. more

Author

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

You May Also Like

“To find a form that accommodates the mess, that is the task of the artist now.”

Form Artist Tasks Chaos Mess Accommodate Waiting For Godot

Author:Samuel Beckett

“It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. And it is that philosophy towards sports, something that I really truly live by. I am emotional. I want to win. I am hungry. I am a competitor. I have that fire. But deep down, I truly enjoy the art of competing so much more than the result.”

Want Art Philosophy Might Winning Sports Enjoy Loses Results Fire Emotional Hungry Live By Competing Competitors Inspirational Sports Deep Down Win Or Lose

Author:Apolo Ohno

“Broadcasting is definitely in my cards for the future, and I'm determined to work hard at it - to perfect it and create my style and niche.”

Hard Perfect Style Hard Work Determined Cards Niche Broadcasting

Author:Apolo Ohno

“It's important to be driven and have goals. You want an independent woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. It's attractive to me when a woman is doing what she loves. It makes me want to know more.”

Knows Want Important Goal Independent Driven Attractive Independent Women Being Independent Woman

Author:Apolo Ohno

“A lot of times, some of my best ideas happen when I'm running. That's when I do my best thinking.”

Thinking Ideas Happens Running

Author:Apolo Ohno

“An Olympic pursuit really takes a full three to four years of Olympic preparation.”

Years Three Four Pursuit Preparation Four Years

Author:Apolo Ohno

“Words are all we have.”

Author:Samuel Beckett

“Champions all get kicked when they're down.”

Author:Apolo Ohno

“For me, the '60s in the automotive industry was awesome. The cars are heavy, huge, rolling works of art.”

Art Car Huge Industry Heavy Works Of Art Rolling

Author:Apolo Ohno

“Generally, speed skaters don't run that much. I'm a little bit of an exception in that I run a lot.”

Littles Running Bits Little Bit Speed Exception Skater

Author:Apolo Ohno