What an absurd thing it is to pass over all the va · Joseph Addison

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What an absurd thing it is to pass over all the valuable parts of a man, and fix our attention on his infirmities.

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Joseph Addison

1672-05-01 — 1719-06-17 · Milston

Joseph Addison was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. He is best known for co-founding The Spectator magazine with his lifelong friend Richard Steele. Addison's writings were highly influential in the 18th century, shaping literary tastes and contributing to the development of English prose style. His essays offered witty observations on society, politics, and morality, making him a prominent figure in the Augustan age of English literature.