Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. – Lord Chesterfield
Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others. – Lord Chesterfield
Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. – Lord Chesterfield
Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others. – Lord Chesterfield
A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones. – Lord Chesterfield
Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked. – Lord Chesterfield