Quote by Lord Chesterfield
In the case of scandal, as in that of robbery, the receiver is alw

In the case of scandal, as in that of robbery, the receiver is always thought as bad as the thief. – Lord Chesterfield

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A constant smirk upon the face, and a whiffing activity of the body, are strong indications of futility. – Lord Chesterfield

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Futility
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Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way in the world, without them it is like a great rough diamond, very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value; but most prized when polished. – Lord Chesterfield

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Jewelry
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Oh! no! we never mention her, her name is never heard; my lips are now forbid to speak, that once familiar word. – Thomas Haynes Bayly

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When a girl ceases to blush, she has lost the most powerful charm of her beauty. – St. Gregory The Great

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What a man is ashamed of is always at bottom himself; and he is ashamed of himself at bottom always for being afraid. – Robin G. Collingwood

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Shame

Study carefully, the character of the one you recommend, lest their misconduct bring you shame. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Noise: a stench in the ear. – Ambrose Bierce

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On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence. – William Jennings Bryan

Fair peace becomes men ferocious anger belongs to beasts. – Ovid

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Major success feels a bit like a coronation. Like Id become a king. I was one of the most famous people in the world, loved and hated in equal measure. I couldnt see anything bad with it. It made me a happy person. – Larry Hagman

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