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Lord Chesterfield Quotes

Lord Chesterfield quotes about world

British Statesman September 22, 1694

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The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description; one must travel through it one's self to be acquainted with it. Lord Chesterfield
Learning is acquired by reading books, but the much more necessary learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading men, and studying all the various facets of them. Lord Chesterfield
Lord Chesterfield quote: "Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world,..."
Knowledge of the world in only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet. Lord Chesterfield
Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded. 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

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