Quotes about People by Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison English Writer

A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or truth but on his own side.

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An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of his own dear person.

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It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.

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Plenty of people wish to become devout, but no one wishes to be humble.

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The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them.

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They were a people so primitive they did not know how to get money, except by working for it.

Quote by Joseph Addison about people

With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts.

Quote by Joseph Addison about people