“A statue lies hid in a block of marble, and the art of the statuary only clears away the superfluous matter and removes the rubbish. The figure is in the stone; the sculptor only finds it. What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul. The philosopher, the saint, or the hero,--the wise, the good, or the great man,--very often lies hid and concealed in a plebeian, which a proper education might have disinterred, and have brought to light.”
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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