The world is grown so full of dissimulation and compliment, that men's words are hardly any signification of their thoughts. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
It is the duty of a great person so to demean himself, as that whatever endowments he may have, he may appear… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
A modest person seldom fails to gain the goodwill of those he converses with, because nobody envies a man who does not… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
A man cannot have an idea of perfection in another, which he was never sensible of in himself. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
You see, among men who are honored with the common appellation ogentleman, many contradictions to that character. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
“And I pray mark how he begins: he sets not up trophies to himself, but triumphs in his God-- "I will love thee, O… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
Pride destroys all symmetry and grace, and affectation is a more terrible enemy to fine faces than the small-pox. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
People spend their lives in the service of their passions instead of employing their passions in the service of their lives. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
The world is grown so full of dissimulation and compliment, that men's words are hardly any signification of their thoughts. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
It is a certain sign of an ill heart to be inclined to defamation. They who are harmless and innocent can have no gratification… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
I was going home two hours ago, but was met by Mr. Griffith, who has kept me ever since. . . . I will… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
I love to consider an Infidel, whether distinguished by the title of deist, atheist, or free-thinker. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weakness of an exalted character. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
It is an impertinent and unreasonable fault in conversation for one man to take up all the discourse. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
It is a secret known but to few, yet of no small use in the conduct of life, that when you fall into a… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
Whether a pretty woman grants or withholds her favors, she always likes to be asked for them. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
Since our persons are not of our own making, when they are such as appear defective or uncomely, it is, methinks, an honest and… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
Vanity makes people ridiculous, pride odious, and ambition terrible. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
