Quotes by Addison, Joseph

Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm. >>

Our friends don't see our faults, or conceal them, or soften them. >>

What pity is it That we can die, but once to serve our country. >>

Quotations about Consequences

It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the cons >>

Every act of virtue is an ingredient unto reward. >>

Nothing is worth doing unless the consequences may be serious. >>

There is not any present moment that is unconnected with some future one. The life of every man is a continued chain of incidents, each link of which hangs upon the former. The transition from cause to effect, from event to event, is often carried on by secret steps, which our foresight cannot divine, and our sagacity is unable to trace. Evil may at some future period bring forth good; and good may bring forth evil, both equally unexpected.

Addison, Joseph