Real friendship is a slow grower, and never thrives unless engrafted upon a stock of known and reciprocal merit.
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The vulgar only laugh, but never smile whereas well-bred people often smile, but seldom laugh.Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
Firmness of purpose is one of the best instruments of success.
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An able man shows his spirit by gentle words and resolute actions. He is neither hot nor timid.
Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
Knowledge is comfortable and a necessary retreat and shelter for us in advanced age, but if we do not plant it while young, it will give us no shade when we grow old.
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A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres, and infallibly prevails at last.
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Manners must adorn knowledge, and smooth its way through the world. Like a great rough diamond, it may do very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value.
Philip Dormer Shanhope, Lord Chesterfield
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