“Were a man's sorrows and disquietudes summed up at the end of his life, it would generally be found that he had suffered more from the apprehension of such evils as never happened to him than from those evils which had really befallen him.”
Quote by Joseph Addison
Work
Works, including the whole contents of Bp. Hurd's edition: withletters and other pieces not found in any previous collection; and Macaulay's essay on his life and works
The book is a comprehensive compilation of the works of the subject, including a full edition by Bishop Hurd. It encompasses letters and other writings that have not been previously gathered in any other compilation. Additionally, it features an essay by Macaulay that delves into the subject's life and contributions to literature. more
Author
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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