Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in...

Quote by Joseph Addison about greatness, country, man

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Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, red with uncommon wrath, to blast the man who owes his greatness to his country's ruin!

Joseph Addison
Quote by Joseph Addison about greatness, country, man.
Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison 1672 - 1719, english Writer

Was born on: 01 may 1672.
Died on 17 jun 1719, at 47 years old.
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