Two people cannot be alone together for upwards of half an hour without one emerging as the superior. Lord Chesterfield More Quotes by Lord Chesterfield More Quotes From Lord Chesterfield Be your character what it will, it will be known, and nobody will take it upon your word. Lord Chesterfield knowninspirationalcharacter Common sense (which, in truth, is very uncommon) is the best sense I know of: abide by it; it will counsel you best. Lord Chesterfield uncommoncommon-sensetruth-is Lady ---- is safely delivered of a son, to the great joy of that noble family. The expression, of a woman's having brought her husband a son, seems to be a proper and cautious one; for it is never said, from whence. Lord Chesterfield husbandexpressionson Of those who really love their sons, few know how to do it. Some spoil them when they are young, and then quarrel with them when they are grown up, for having been spoiled; some love them like mothers, and attend only to the bodily health and strength of the hopes of their family, solemnize his birthday, and rejoice, like the subjects of the Great Mogul, at the increase of his bulk: while others, minding, as they think, only essentials, take pains and pleasure to see in their heir, all their favourite weaknesses and imperfections. Lord Chesterfield familymotherlove 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 honorlongworld A man's own good breeding is the best security against other people's ill manners. Lord Chesterfield inspirationalmenpeople Though we cannot totally change our nature, we may in great measure correct it by reflection and philosophy; and some philosophy is a very necessary companion in this world, where, even to the most fortunate, the chances are greatly against happiness. Lord Chesterfield thoughtfulreflectionphilosophy Seek always for the best words and the happiest expression you can find. Lord Chesterfield languageexpression Prepare yourself for the world, as athletes used to do for their exercises; oil your mind and your manners, to give them the necessary suppleness and flexibility; strength alone will not do. Lord Chesterfield being-strongstrengthathlete Style is the dress of thoughts, and let them be ever so just. Lord Chesterfield clothesstylefashion Next to doing things that deserve to be written, nothing gets a man more credit, or gives him more pleasure than to write things that deserve to be read. Lord Chesterfield writinggivingmen Good humor is the health of the soul, sadness is its poison. Lord Chesterfield depressingsadinspiration Being pretty on the inside means you don't hit your brother and you eat all your peas - that's what my grandma taught me. Lord Chesterfield siblingbrotherfunny Sex: the pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable. Lord Chesterfield ridiculouswittysex I am convinced that a light supper, a good night's sleep, and a fine morning, have sometimes made a hero of the same man, who, by an indigestion, a restless night, and rainy morning, would have proved a coward. Lord Chesterfield good-nightsuccesslife Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way through the world. Lord Chesterfield jewelswayworld Any affectation whatsoever in dress implies, in my mind, a flaw in the understanding. Lord Chesterfield fashionunderstandingmind Few men are of one plain, decided color; most are mixed, shaded, and blended; and vary as much, from different situations, as changeable silks do from different lights. Lord Chesterfield successmenlife You must embrace the man you hate, if you cannot be justified in knocking him down. Lord Chesterfield justifiedhatemen You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp itsseat, and rule in its stead. Lord Chesterfield passionweaknessdoe
