The mere brute pleasure of reading — the sort of pleasure a cow must have in grazing. – Lord Chesterfield
He makes people pleased with him by making them first pleased with themselves. – Lord Chesterfield
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Politeness is as much concerned in answering letters within a reasonable time, as it is in returning a bow, immediately. – Lord Chesterfield
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Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable. – Lord Chesterfield
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