"Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall" — Joseph Addison

Why not seize the pleasure at once? How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!

Source: Emma (1815)

The pride of the peacock is the glory of God.

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict

Source: Self-Culture (1838)

Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy

Source: The Way to Wealth (1758)

It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things

Source: Walden (1854)

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell

Joseph Addison Quote