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He makes people pleased with him by making them first pleased with themselves. – 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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Risk
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As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless. – Lord Chesterfield

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Father
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The mere brute pleasure of reading — the sort of pleasure a cow must have in grazing. – Lord Chesterfield

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Books
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Other Quotes from
Persuasion
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If you would convince others, seem open to conviction yourself. – Lord Chesterfield

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Persuasion

That which proves too much, proves nothing! – Proverb

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Persuasion

When a heart is on fire, sparks always fly out of the mouth. – Proverb

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Persuasion

Those that will not hear must be made to feel. – Proverb

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Persuasion

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I have no fear that the candle lighted in Palestine years ago will ever be put out. – Dean Inge

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Fear

Since the dawn of time, there has been one truth about men: if they can toss it, pass it, dribble it, or throw it — they will. – The Middle, “The Sinkhole” (season6, episode6, original airdate 2014 November 12

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Sports

Abused patience turns to fury. – Thomas Fuller

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Patience

The words you choose to say something are just as important as the decision to speak. – Author Unknown

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Speaking