"Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, red with uncommon wrath, to blast the man who owes his greatness to his country's ruin!"
- Joseph Addison
About this Quote
This quote by Joseph Addison speaks to the idea of magnificent retribution for those who have mistreated their country. He recommends that there is a special curse, a concealed thunder, kept in the paradises that is reserved for those who have used their power to bring destroy to their nation. This curse is stated to be red with uncommon wrath, showing that it is an especially effective and devastating force. Addison's words suggest that those who have actually betrayed their nation will not escape punishment, as the paradises will portion justice in the kind of this selected curse. This acts as an alerting to those who would seek to utilize their power to bring harm to their country, as they will ultimately be held liable for their actions.
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