Of all the affections which attend human life, the love of glory is the most ardent. — Richard Steele
It is to beoted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it. — Richard Steele
To be exempt from the passions with which others are tormented, is the only pleasing solitude. — Richard Steele
Fire and swords are slow engines of destruction, compared to the tongue of a gossip. — Richard Steele
I look upon it as a point of morality, to be obliged by those who endeavour to oblige me. — Richard Steele
It is an endless and frivolous pursuit to act by any other rule than the care of satisfying our own minds in what we do. — Richard Steele
It is to be noted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it. — Richard Steele
Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable. — Richard Steele