Joseph Addison Quotes about Greatness

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He only is a great man who can neglect the applause of the multitude and enjoy himself independent of its favor.

He only is a great man who can neglect the applause of the multitude and enjoy himself independent of its favor.

Joseph Addison

Independent, Greatness, Men

Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steel (1858). “The Spectator”, p.227

There is no defence against reproach, but obscurity; it is a kind of concomitant to greatness, as satires and invectives were an essential part of a Roman triumph.

Joseph Addison

Greatness, Defense, Obscurity

"The Works of Joseph Addison".

A solid and substantial greatness of soul looks down with neglect on the censures and applauses of the multitude.

Joseph Addison

Greatness, Soul, Looks

Joseph Addison (1721). “The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq”, p.256

A contemplation of God's works, a generous concern for the good of mankind, and the unfeigned exercise of humility only, denominate men great and glorious.

Joseph Addison

Humility, Exercise, Greatness