Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable. -Richard Steele, Sr.

 

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


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This quote is just one of 9 total Richard Steele, Sr. quotes in our collection. Richard Steele, Sr. is known for saying 'Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The truth of it is, the first rudiments of education are given very indiscreetly by most parents.

Richard Steele, Sr.

The conquest of passion gives ten times more happiness than we can reap from the gratification of it.

Richard Steele, Sr.

Age in a virtuous person, of either sex, carries in it an authority which makes it preferable to all the pleasures of youth.

Richard Steele, Sr.

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

Richard Steele, Sr.

The married 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.

Richard Steele, Sr.