Lord Chesterfield ( 10 of 44 )
The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. Agustin Marissa read more
The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. Agustin Marissa E ducation is bitter but the fruit is sweet. -Lord Chesterfield.
There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly read more
There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly had some gallantries, together with the experience of five and twenty or thirty years, form a young fellow better than all the rules that can be given him. Wherever you go, make some of those women your friends; which a very little matter will do. Ask their advice, tell them your doubts or difficulties as to your behavior; but take great care not to drop one word of their experience; for experience implies age, and the suspicion of age, no woman, let her be ever so old, ever forgives.
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.
You must look into people, as well as at them.
You must look into people, as well as at them.
Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and read more
Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and vulgar, they will appear to as much disadvantage, and be as ill received, as your person, though ever so well-proportioned, would if dressed in rags, dirt, and tatters.
Firmness of purpose is one of the most necessary sinews of character, and one of the best instruments of success. read more
Firmness of purpose is one of the most necessary sinews of character, and one of the best instruments of success. Without it genius wastes its efforts in a maze of inconsistencies.
Character must be kept bright as well as clean.
Character must be kept bright as well as clean.
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.
Patience is a most necessary qualification for business; many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his read more
Patience is a most necessary qualification for business; many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his request.
Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.
Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.
