Quote by Lord Chesterfield
Custom has made dancing sometimes necessary for a young man; there

Custom has made dancing sometimes necessary for a young man; therefore mind it while you learn it, that you may learn to do it well, and not be ridiculous, though in a ridiculous act. – Lord Chesterfield

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