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Quote by Lord Chesterfield
A constant smirk upon the face, and a whiffing activity of the bod

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

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Politeness is as much concerned in answering letters within a reasonable time, as it is in returning a bow, immediately. – Lord Chesterfield

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Letters
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Lord Chesterfield
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The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. – Lord Chesterfield

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It is the superfluous things for which men sweat. – Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

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Life is indeed darkness save when there is urge, and all urge is blind save when there is knowledge, and all knowledge is vain save when there is work, and all work is empty save when there is love. – Kahlil Gibran

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No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be: am an attendant lord, one that will do to swell a progress, start a scene or two, advise the prince. – TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

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He is useless on top of the ground; he ought to be under it, inspiring the cabbages. – Mark Twain

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