Men have various subjects in which they may excel, or at least would be thought to excel, and though they love to hear justice done to them where they know they excel, yet they are most and best flattered upon those points where they wish to excel and yet are doubtful whether they do or not.
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The nation looked upon him as a deserter, and he shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom.Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres, and infallibly prevails at last.
Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
Those whom you can make like themselves better will, I promise you, like you very well.
Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
The vulgar only laugh, but never smile whereas well-bred people often smile, but seldom laugh.
Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
Patience is a most necessary quality for business many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his request.
Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
A man of sense may be in haste, but can never be in a hurry.
Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
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