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Our prejudices are our mistresses; reason is at best our wife, ver

Our prejudices are our mistresses; reason is at best our wife, very often heard indeed, but seldom minded. – Lord Chesterfield

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Custom has made dancing sometimes necessary for a young man; therefore mind it while you learn it, that you may learn to do it well, and not be ridiculous, though in a ridiculous act. – Lord Chesterfield

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Dance, Dancing
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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

Category:
Learning
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Lord Chesterfield
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Bigot, one who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain. – Ambrose Bierce

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If only closed minds came with closed mouths. – As seen on a button at evolvefish.com

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Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices — just recognize them. – Edward Roscoe Murrow, 31 December 1955

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Our prejudices are like physical infirmities — we cannot do what they prevent us from doing. – John Lancaster Spalding

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