Lord Chesterfield

I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the read more

I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the brute may survive.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.

History is a confused heap of facts.

History is a confused heap of facts.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

Pleasure is a necessary reciprocal. No one feels, who does not at the same time give it. To be pleased, read more

Pleasure is a necessary reciprocal. No one feels, who does not at the same time give it. To be pleased, one must please. What pleases you in others, will in general please them in you.