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Quote by Joseph Addison

“There is nothing that makes its way more directly into the soul than beauty.”

Quote by Joseph Addison

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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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