Richard Steele

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

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

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.

They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom.

I've always slightly envied other actors I know who have different reputations. I think, 'God, you don't get people coming up to you, going, 'Hey!' - because they're scared of you.'

When I do my makeup, it kind of helps me get into the character that I'm trying to portray.