Quote by Joseph Addison

It is the privilege of posterity to set matters right between those antagonists who, by their rivalry for greatness, divided a whole age.

It is the privilege of posterity to set matters right betwee

Summary

This quote suggests that future generations have the unique opportunity to reconcile the conflicts and divisions caused by individuals or groups in their pursuit of success and greatness during a particular era. By looking back with impartiality and distance, posterity can mediate and resolve the rivalries that once divided an entire generation. It highlights the power of hindsight and the responsibility of future generations to correct the mistakes, biases, or divisions of the past for the sake of unity and progress.

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By Joseph Addison

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