The world will never be in any manner of order or tranquility until men are firmly convinced that conscience, honor and credit are all in one interest
Richard SteeleI know of no manner of speaking so offensive as that of giving praise, and closing it with an exception.
Richard SteeleAge in a virtuous person, of either sex, carries in it an authority which makes it preferable to all the pleasures of youth.
Richard SteeleA favor well bestowed is almost as great an honor to him who confers it as to him who receives it.
Richard SteeleI love to consider an Infidel, whether distinguished by the title of deist, atheist, or free-thinker, by three different lights, in his solitude, his afflictions, and his last moments.... [In these situations such people show themselves] in solitude, incapable or rapture or elevation, ... in distress, [with] a halter or a pistol the only refuge [they] can fly to, ... [and liable to conversion] at the approach of death.
Richard Steele