Quote by Joseph Addison

We are growing serious, and let me tell you, that's the next step to being dull.

We are growing serious, and let me tell you, that's the next

Summary

This quote suggests that as we become more serious, we risk losing our sense of spontaneity and becoming boring. It implies that being overly serious can stifle creativity and limit our ability to have fun or enjoy life's lighter moments. The quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between seriousness and lightheartedness in order to avoid becoming dull.

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By Joseph Addison

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