He makes people pleased with him by making them first pleased with themselves. – Lord Chesterfield
The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. – Lord Chesterfield
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To this principle of vanity, which philosophers call a mean one, and which I do not, I owe a great part of the figure which I have made in life. – 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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