Joseph Addison

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.

I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs.

Better to die ten thousand deaths than wound my honor.

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.

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.

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

A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.