Maxioms by Lord Chesterfield
History is a confused heap of facts.
History is a confused heap of facts.
Never hold anyone by the button or the hand in order to be heard out; for if people are unwilling read more
Never hold anyone by the button or the hand in order to be heard out; for if people are unwilling to hear you, you had better hold your tongue than them.
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult. - Letter to his son, October 9, 1746.
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult. - Letter to his son, October 9, 1746.
A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.
A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.
Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.
Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.
