Joseph Addison Quote

A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or truth but on his own side.

Joseph Addison

A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or truth but on his own side.

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About Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 May 1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and conventional classical images of the 17th century.