If we may believe our logicians, man is distinguished from … - Joseph Addison

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If we may believe our logicians, man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter.

Joseph Addison

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Joseph Addison (May 1 1672 – June 17 1719) was an English politician and writer. His name is often remembered in tandem with that of his friend, Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine.

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Alternative Names: Joseph Addisson • Right Hon. Joseph Addison • Jozef Adddison

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The union of the Word and the Mind produces that mystery which is called Life... Learn deeply of the Mind and its mystery, for therein lies the secret of immortality.

Истинското щастие изисква уединение и е враг на показност и шум; то се ражда, на първо място от личната удовлетвореност, а на второ- от другарството и общуването с малцината любими същества.

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If we may believe our logicians, man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter. - Joseph Addison

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