Nothing can atone for the lack of modest... by Richard Steele | We Heart Quotes

Writer Nothing Beauty journalist playwright

Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.

- Richard Steele

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Character

I cannot think of any character below the flatterer, except he who envies him.

- Richard Steele

Body Mind

Reading is to the mind what exercising is to the body.

- Richard Steele

Mind

A woman seldom writes her mind but in her postscript.

- Richard Steele

Design

It is to be noted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it.

- Richard Steele

Fool

The fool within himself is the object of pity, until he is flattered.

- Richard Steele

Pleasure

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy.

- Richard Steele

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