The married state, with and without the affection suitable to it, is the completest image of heaven and hell we are capable of receiving in this life. – Richard Steele
Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable. – Richard Steele
A Woman is naturally more helpless than the other Sex; and a Man of Honour and Sense should have this in his View in all Manner of Commerce with her. – 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
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
To be exempt from the Passions with which others are tormented, is the only pleasing Solitude. – Richard Steele
It is to be noted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it. – Richard Steele
