Quote by Joseph Addison

There is not a more unhappy being than a superannuated idol.

There is not a more unhappy being than a superannuated idol.

Summary

This quote suggests that being an outdated or no longer relevant idol or figure of adoration can lead to extreme unhappiness. As the years pass, the once cherished individual becomes obsolete and possibly forgotten, causing them distress or dissatisfaction. The quote implies the sadness that comes from being forgotten or replaced by newer idols, highlighting the transient nature of glory and the tough reality of being revered one moment and discarded the next.

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Fame

By Joseph Addison

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