Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.
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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
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
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give luster, and many more people see than weigh.
Lord Chesterfield
A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.
Lord Chesterfield
Observe it, the vulgar often laugh, but never smile, whereas well-bred people often smile, and seldom or never laugh. A witty thing never excited laughter, it pleases only the mind and never distorts the countenance.
Lord Chesterfield
Nature has hardly formed a woman ugly enough to be insensible to flattery upon her person
Lord Chesterfield
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