Quotes by Joseph Addison
It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others.
- Joseph Addison
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure, but scattered along the life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
- Joseph Addison
Gratitude is the best attitude. There is not a more pleasing exercise of the mind than gratitude. It is accompanied with such an inward satisfaction that the duty is sufficiently rewarded by the performance.
- Joseph Addison
A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.
- Joseph Addison
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
- Joseph Addison