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“There is no passion that steals into the heart more imperceptibly and covers itself under more disguises than pride.”

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The Guardian is a suspenseful narrative that explores complex relationships and the consequences of one's actions, set against a backdrop of intrigue and danger. 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

“The discreet man finds out the talents of those he converses with, and knows how to apply them to proper uses. Accordingly, if we look into particular communities and divisions of men, we may observe that it is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to the society.”

Ifs Knows Men Giving Looks May Use Community Know How Talent Particular Conversation Brave Witty Guides Division Converses Discreet

Book:The spectator

Source: The spectator

“There is sometimes a greater judgement shewn in deviating from the rules of art, than in adhering to them; and?there ismore beauty inthe works of a great genius who is ignorant of all the rules of art, than in the works of a little genius, who not only knows but scrupulously observes them.”

Knows Littles Art Sometimes Greater Genius Ignorant Judgement

Author:Joseph Addison

“Though a man has all other perfections, and wants discretion, he will be of no great consequence in the world; but if he has this single talent in perfection, and but a common share of others, he may do what he pleases in his station of life.”

Ifs Men World Want May Common Share Talent Please Consequence Perfection Stations Discretion

Book:The Works of Joseph Addison: The Spectator, no. 1-314

Source: The Works of Joseph Addison: The Spectator, no. 1-314

“Conspiracies no sooner should be formed Than executed.”

Should Conspiracy

Book:Works, Including the Whole Contents of Bp. Hurd's Edition: With Letters and Other Pieces Not Found in Any Previous Collection; and Macaulay's Essay on His Life and Works

Source: Works, Including the Whole Contents of Bp. Hurd's Edition: With Letters and Other Pieces Not Found in Any Previous Collection; and Macaulay's Essay on His Life and Works

“I should think myself a very bad woman, if I had done what I do for a farthing less.”

Ifs Thinking Should Done Bad Woman

Author:Joseph Addison

“When I read the epitaphs of the beautiful, every inordinate desire goes out; when I meet with the grief of parents upon a tombstone, my heart melts with compassion; when I see the tomb of the parents themselves, I consider the vanity of grieving for those whom we must quickly follow: when I see kings lying by those who deposed them, when I consider rival wits placed side by side, or the holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes, I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.”