Whenever you commend, add your reasons for doing so; it is this which distinguishes the approbation of a man of sense from the flattery of sycophants and admiration of fools.
Richard SteeleIt 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 SteeleThe person, whom you favored with a loan, if he be a good man, will think himself in your debt after he has paid you.
Richard Steele