46 Quotations by Lord Chesterfield
- 1. A constant smirk upon the face, and a whiffing activity of the body, are strong indications of futil ...
- 2. A man of sense only trifles with them, plays with them, humors and flatters them, as he does with a ...
- 3. A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive great ones.
- 4. Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always like it the least.
- 5. Any affectation whatsoever in dress implies, in my mind, a flaw in the understanding.
- 6. As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run ...
- 7. Be wiser than other people, if you can, but do not tell them so.
- 8. Choose your pleasures for yourself, and do not let them be imposed upon you.
- 9. Common sense is the best sense I know of.
- 10. Custom has made dancing sometimes necessary for a young man; therefore mind it while you learn it, t ...
- 11. Distrust all those who love you extremely upon a very slight acquaintance and without any visible re ...
- 12. Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake o ...
- 13. Horse-play, romping, frequent and loud fits of laughter, jokes, and indiscriminate familiarity, will ...
- 14. I am convinced that a light supper, a good night's sleep, and a fine morning, have sometimes made a ...
- 15. I am very sure that any man of common understanding may, by culture, care, attention, and labor, mak ...
- 16. I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetit ...
- 17. I recommend that you take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves.
- 18. I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves.
- 19. If ever a man and his wife, or a man and his mistress, who pass nights as well as days together, abs ...
- 20. In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.
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