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.
– Sir Richard Steele
Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.
– Sir Richard Steele
It is to be noted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it.