[ On the superiority of his writing to his convers · Joseph Addison

Our disputants put me in mind of the cuttle-fish,

[ On the superiority of his writing to his conversation :] I have but ninepence in ready money, but I can draw for a thousand pounds.

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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.