Quote by Joseph Addison

We are always doing, says he, something for posterity, but I would see posterity do something for us.

We are always doing, says he, something for posterity, but I

Summary

This quote suggests that while we often do things with the intention of benefiting future generations, it's necessary for those future generations to reciprocate and do something meaningful for us as well. It hints at the desire for mutual efforts and support between different time periods. The speaker implies that for the concept of posterity to hold true value, it should involve a reciprocal relationship where both present and future generations actively contribute to each other's well-being.

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By Joseph Addison

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