Maxims, observations, and reflections: moral, political, and divine. By Mr. Addison.
Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719.

XLII.

SINCE the present Hatred and Vio|lence of Parties is so unspeakably perni|cious to the Community, and none can do a better Service to their Country, than those who use their utmost Endeavours to extinguish it, we may reasonably hope, that the more elegant Part of the Nation will give a good Example to the rest, and put an End to so absurd and foolish a Practice, which makes our most refined Diversions detrimental to the Publick, and, in a particular Manner, destructive of all Politeness.