Young men are apt to think themselves wise enough, as drunken men are apt to think themselves sober enough.
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Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.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.
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Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
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Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds.
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Character must be kept bright as well as clean.
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