"He who would pass his declining years with honor and comfort, should, when young, consider that he may one day become old, and remember when he is old, that he has once been young."

Addison, Joseph | Age and Aging | 1 bookmarks

"True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions."

Addison, Joseph | Happiness | 3 bookmarks

"Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."

Addison, Joseph | Happiness | 11 bookmarks

"Better to die ten thousand deaths than wound my honor."

Addison, Joseph | Honor | 6 bookmarks

"Young men soon give, and soon forget, affronts; old age is slow in both."

Addison, Joseph | Injury | 2 bookmarks

"The disease of jealously is so malignant that is converts all it takes into its own nourishment."

Addison, Joseph | Jealousy | 4 bookmarks

"One should take good care not to grow too wise for so great a pleasure of life as laughter."

Addison, Joseph | Laughter | 5 bookmarks

"If we may believe our logicians, man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter. He has a heart capable of mirth, and naturally disposed to it."

Addison, Joseph | Laughter | 1 bookmarks

"Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable."

Addison, Joseph | Argument | 2 bookmarks

"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable."

Addison, Joseph | Appreciation | 4 bookmarks