Maxioms by Lord Chesterfield
You must look into people, as well as at them.
You must look into people, as well as at them.
Dispatch is the soul of business, and nothing contributes more to Dispatch than Method.
Dispatch is the soul of business, and nothing contributes more to Dispatch than Method.
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.
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.
History is a confused heap of facts.
History is a confused heap of facts.