Richard Steele Quotes

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

✵ 12. March 1672 – 1. September 1729   •   Other names Sir Richard Steele
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Famous Richard Steele Quotes

“A favor well bestowed is almost as great an honor to him who confers it as to him who receives it.”

No. 497 (30 September 1712)
The Spectator (1711-1714)

“Of all the affections which attend human life, the love of glory is the most ardent.”

No. 139 (9 August 1711)
The Spectator (1711-1714)

“I was going home two hours ago, but was met by Mr. Griffith, who has kept me ever since. I will come within a pint of wine.”

Eleven at night, 5 January 1708
Letters to His Wife (1707-1712)

Richard Steele Quotes

“I am come to a tavern alone to eat a steak, after which I shall return to the office.”

28 October 1707
Letters to His Wife (1707-1712)

“A little in drink, but at all times yr faithful husband.”

27 September 1708
Letters to His Wife (1707-1712)

“Will Honeycomb calls these over-offended ladies the outrageously virtuous.”

No. 266 (4 January 1712)
The Spectator (1711-1714)

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