Maxioms by Lord Chesterfield
Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.
Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.
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.
Prepare yourself for the world, as the athletes used to do for their exercise; oil your mind and your manners, read more
Prepare yourself for the world, as the athletes used to do for their exercise; oil your mind and your manners, to give them the necessary suppleness and flexibility; strength alone will not do.
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.
