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“If we hope for what we are not likely to possess, we act and think in vain, and make life a greater dream and shadow than it really is.”

Quote by Joseph Addison

Book:Essays, Moral and Humorous: Also Essays on Imagination and Taste

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Essays, Moral and Humorous: Also Essays on Imagination and Taste

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into various moral and humorous themes. It also includes reflections on the nature of imagination and aesthetic appreciation. more

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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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