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Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and no

Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. – Lord Chesterfield

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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

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