Lord ChesterfieldA collection of 24 posts

Truth

Remember as long as you live that nothing but strict truth can carry you throu...

Travel

The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description one must travel...

Time

Know the true value of time snatch seize and enjoy every moment of it. No idle...

Religion

In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice because I will not ...

Peace

The only solid and lasting peace between a man and his wife is doubtless a sep...

Nature

Good breeding is the result of good sense some good nature and a little self-d...

Courage

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

Learning

Wear your learning like your watch in a private pocket and do not pull it out ...

Learning

Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a ...

Learning

Never seem wiser nor more learned than the people you are with. Wear your lear...