Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.The Spectator, No. 419, 1712
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Joseph Addison (1672–1719) was an English essayist, poet, and playwright best known for his contributions to "The Spectator" magazine, which he co-founded with Richard Steele in 1711. Addison's essays in "The Spectator" addressed various social, moral, and political issues of the time and helped shape the development of English journalism and literature.
1672–1719·lived 47 years
Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.The Spectator, No. 419, 1712
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.
The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the wars of elements, The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.The Campaign, 1711
I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs.The Spectator, No. 421, 1712
Better to die ten thousand deaths than wound my honor.Cato, Act 5, 1713
If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius.The Spectator, No. 419, 1712
Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures.
What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.The Spectator, No. 411, 1712
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.The Spectator, No. 412, 1712
A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.The Spectator, July 30, 1714
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.The Tatler, No. 147, 1711–1714
That’s all 11 quotes by Joseph Addison.