Lord Chesterfield

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

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

History is a confused heap of facts.

History is a confused heap of facts.

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.

Pleasure is a necessary reciprocal. No one feels, who does not at the same time give it. To be pleased, read more

Pleasure is a necessary reciprocal. No one feels, who does not at the same time give it. To be pleased, one must please. What pleases you in others, will in general please them in you.

Idleness is the only refuge of weak minds, and the holiday of fools

Idleness is the only refuge of weak minds, and the holiday of fools