Conversation never sits easier upon us than when we now and then discharge ourselves in a symphony of laughter, which may not improperly be called the chorus of conversation. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
It may be remarked in general, that the laugh of men of wit is for the most part but a feint, constrained kind of half-laugh, as such persons are never without some diffidence about them; but that of fools is… — 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
