The great business of life is to be, to do, to do without, and to depart.
Meaning
It summarizes stages of life.
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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.
Why This Quote Matters
The sentence carries Joseph Addison’s voice—direct, human, and tuned to Lifes.
It asks you to accept that It summarizes stages of life. Remember the point is direction, not drama—steady motion beats intensity spikes.
How to Apply This Quote in Life
When motivation dips, return to Lifes and the smallest next step forward. Anchor the idea to a place—a walk, a desk, a playlist—so memory catches.
Small loops beat big promises; keep the bar low enough to show up again tomorrow.
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