Lord Chesterfield

I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the read more

I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the brute may survive.

Ridicule is the best test of truth

Ridicule is the best test of truth

Most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friends.

Most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friends.

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

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

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.