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“Good nature is more agreeable in conversation than wit and gives a certain air to the countenance which is more amiable than beauty.”

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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