“Sorrows, because they are lingering guests, I will entertain but moderately, knowing that the more they are made of the longer they will continue: and for pleasures, because they stay not, and do but call to drink at my door, I will use them as passengers with slight respect. He is his own best friend that makes the least of both of them.”
Quote by Joseph Hall
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Works: Devotional works
This book compiles various devotional works, including prayers, meditations, and reflections on religious themes, offering guidance for spiritual practice and contemplation. more
Author
Joseph Hall
Joseph Hall, a renowned English writer, was born on July 1, 1574, and died on September 8, 1656. Known for his satirical works, Hall's influence has been profound on subsequent literature and thought. more
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