“Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass.”
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Addison, J. (n.d.). Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2815-animals-in-their-generation-are-wiser-than-the/
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Addison, Joseph. “Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2815-animals-in-their-generation-are-wiser-than-the/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Addison, Joseph. “Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2815-animals-in-their-generation-are-wiser-than-the/.