A just and reasonable modesty does not only recomm · Joseph Addison

As vivacity is the gift of women, gravity is that

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.

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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.