What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.
A true critic ought to dwell rather upon excellencies than imperfections.
Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind.
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.
Our delight in any particular study, art, or science rises and improves in proportion to the application which we bestow upon it. Thus, what was at first an exercise becomes at length an entertainment.
Soon as the evening shades prevail,
The moon takes up the wondrous tale,
And nightly to the listening earth
Repeats the story of her birth.
Quotes by Joseph Addison
