Lord Chesterfield ( 10 of 44 )
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.
The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. Agustin Marissa read more
The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. Agustin Marissa E ducation is bitter but the fruit is sweet. -Lord Chesterfield.
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.
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.
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.
Patience is a most necessary qualification for business; many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his read more
Patience is a most necessary qualification for business; many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his request.
Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.
Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.
Character must be kept bright as well as clean.
Character must be kept bright as well as clean.
Firmness of purpose is one of the most necessary sinews of character, and one of the best instruments of success. read more
Firmness of purpose is one of the most necessary sinews of character, and one of the best instruments of success. Without it genius wastes its efforts in a maze of inconsistencies.
