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Lord Chesterfield Quotes

Lord Chesterfield quotes about giving

British Statesman September 22, 1694

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Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked. Lord Chesterfield
Pleasure is a necessary reciprocal. No one feels, who does not at the same time give it. To be pleased, one must please. What pleases you in others, will in general please them in you. Lord Chesterfield
Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable. Lord Chesterfield
Lord Chesterfield quote: "Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give luster,..."
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give luster, and many more people see than weigh. Lord Chesterfield
In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge. Lord Chesterfield
Lord Chesterfield quote: "I sometimes give myself admirable advice, but I am incapable..."
I sometimes give myself admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it. Lord Chesterfield

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