Maxioms by Lord Chesterfield
Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and read more
Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and vulgar, they will appear to as much disadvantage, and be as ill received, as your person, though ever so well-proportioned, would if dressed in rags, dirt, and tatters.
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.
Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.
