Quote by: Joseph Addison

Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and yet, as if nature had not sown evils enough in life, we are continually adding grief to grief and aggravating the common calamity by our cruel treatment of one another.


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Author Bio


  • NameJoseph Addison
  • Descriptionpolitician, writer and playwright
  • BornMay 1, 1672
  • DiedJune 17, 1719
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPolitician; Writer; Playwright; Poet; Journalist