Joseph Addison (1672–1719) politician, writer and playwright
No. 169 (13 September 1711).
The Spectator (1711–1714)
“…an awkward loon- whom I do sometimes care about- who has more wit than money- more good sense than wit- more urbanity than sense- and more pride than some princes”
(from vol 2, letter 42: 9 Oct 1779, to Mr M___ ) [describing a friend]
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