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Wisdom Quote by Joseph Addison

"Books, like proverbs, receive their chief value from the stamp and esteem of ages through which they passed"

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This thought-provoking quote is attributed to Joseph Addison, a renowned writer from England. Explore 69 more inspiring quotes by Joseph to discover their perspective on wisdom, life, and more.

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APA Style (7th ed.)
Addison, Joseph. (2026, January 28). Books, like proverbs, receive their chief value from the stamp and esteem of ages through which they passed. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/books-like-proverbs-receive-their-chief-value-162317/

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Addison, Joseph. "Books, like proverbs, receive their chief value from the stamp and esteem of ages through which they passed." FixQuotes. January 28, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/books-like-proverbs-receive-their-chief-value-162317/.

MLA Style (9th ed.)
"Books, like proverbs, receive their chief value from the stamp and esteem of ages through which they passed." FixQuotes, 28 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/books-like-proverbs-receive-their-chief-value-162317/. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison (May 1, 1672 - June 17, 1719) was a Writer from England.

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