Joseph Addison, Cato, A Tragedy (1713), Act I, scene 4.
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Better to die ten thousand deaths, Than wound my honour.
— Joseph Addison on Honor
What It Means
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About Joseph Addison
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.
About Joseph Addison
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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