Lord Chesterfield

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.

Men, as well as women, are much oftener led by their hearts than by
their understandings.

Men, as well as women, are much oftener led by their hearts than by
their understandings.

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.

Most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friends.

Most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friends.