All Lord Chesterfield Quotes
In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.
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Politicians neither love nor hate. Interest, not sentiment, directs them.
Lord Chesterfield
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Hear one side and you will be in the dark. Hear both and all will be clear.
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Distrust all those who love you extremely upon a very slight acquaintance and without any visible reason.
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Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others.
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I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves.
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Swift speedy time, feathered with flying hours, Dissolves the beauty of the fairest brow.
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Any affectation whatsoever in dress implies, in my mind, a flaw in the understanding.
Lord Chesterfield
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I am very sure that any man of common understanding may, by culture, care, attention, and labor, make himself what- ever he pleases, except a great poet.
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