Lord Chesterfield

Wrongs are often forgiven; contempt never

Wrongs are often forgiven; contempt never

The less one has to do, the less time one finds to do it in.

The less one has to do, the less time one finds to do it in.

I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the read more

I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the brute may survive.

Wear your learning, like a watch, in a private pocket: and do not pull
it out and strike it, merely read more

Wear your learning, like a watch, in a private pocket: and do not pull
it out and strike it, merely to show that you have one.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.