No. 257 (25 December 1711)
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Some virtues are only seen in affliction and some in prosperity.
— Joseph Addison
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Some virtues are only seen in affliction and some in prosperity." in the context of "No. 257 (25 December 1711)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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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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