Richard Steele

Who was Richard Steele?

Sir Richard Steele was an Irish writer and politician, remembered as co-founder, with his friend Joseph Addison, of the magazine The Spectator.

Famous Quotes:

• To behold her is an immediate check to loose behavior; to love her is a liberal education.
• The marriage 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.
• It is to be noted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it.
• Praise from an enemy is the most pleasing of all commendations.
• The insupportable labor of doing nothing.
• That man never grows old who keeps a child in his heart.
• Zeal for the public good is the characteristic of a man of honor and a gentleman, and must take the place of pleasures, profits and all other private gratification.
• I know of no manner of speaking so offensive as that of giving praise, and closing it with an exception.
• Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. It is wholesome and bracing for the mind to have its faculties kept on the stretch.
• A healthy old fellow, who is not a fool, is the happiest creature living.