True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self.
Meaning
It emphasizes self-acceptance.
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About the author
(1672–1719) was an English essayist, poet, and politician best known for co-founding the magazine "The Spectator." His essays aimed to improve society by promoting morality, taste, and reason. Addison’s writing is characterized by clarity, elegance, and wit. He played a key role in shaping early English journalism and prose style. Joseph Addison’s influence continues to be recognized in literature and media.
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