Quote by Joseph Addison

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!

Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the s

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This quote questions whether there exists a divine punishment, like a powerful curse or wrath, reserved in the celestial realm for individuals who achieve personal greatness at the expense of their country's destruction and suffering. It implies a moral judgment on those who prioritize their own success over the well-being of their nation, suggesting that such individuals deserve severe consequences for their actions.

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