“In the founders of great families, titles or attributes of honor are generally correspondent with the virtues of the person to whom they are applied; but in their descendants they are too often the marks rather of grandeur than of merit. The stamp and denomination still continue, but the intrinsic value is frequently lost.”
The Spectator is a renowned publication known for its insightful essays and social commentary. It was established in the 18th century and has since become a significant part of English literature, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and intellectual climate of its time. more
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
“The moderns cannot reach their beauties, but can avoid their imperfections.”
“I consider time as an in immense ocean, in which many noble authors are entirely swallowed up.”
“Peaceable times are the best to live in, though not so proper to furnish materials for a writer.”
“Troops of heroes undistinguished die.”