‘A man's general character may be that of the honestest man of the world. Do not dispute it, - you might be thought envious or ill-natured; but at the same time do not take this probity upon trust to such a degree as to put your life, fortune, or reputation in his
power.’ Earl of #Chesterfield1774

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‘…without any extraordinary effort of genius, I have discovered that nature was the same 3000 years ago as it is at present; that men were but men then as well as now; that modes & customs vary often, but that human nature is always the same.’ The Earl of #Chesterfield1774

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‘There are many short intervals during the day between studies and pleasures; instead of sitting idle and yawning in those intervals, take up any book, though ever so trifling a one, even down to a jest-book, it is still better than doing nothing.’

Philip Dormer Stanhope (Earl of #Chesterfield1774)

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‘Knowledge is a comfortable and necessary retreat and shelter for us in an advanced age; and if we do not plant it while young, it will give us no shade when we grow old.’

Philip Dormer Stanhope (Earl of #Chesterfield1774)

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Dr George #Berkeley 1685-1753 Bishop of Cloyne (writes) that there is no such thing as matter & that nothing exists but in idea; that you & I only fancy ourselves eating, drinking & sleeping…..that we think we have flesh & blood, legs, arms, etc., but that we are only spirit.

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‘Speak the language of the company that you are in;…Never seem wiser nor more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket, & do not pull it out & strike it merely to show that you have one.’

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‘The more you know the modester you should be; &(by the by) that modesty is the surest way of gratifying your vanity. Even where you are sure, seem rather doubtful; represent but do not pronounce; & if you would convince others, seem open to conviction yourself’ #Chesterfield1774

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‘remember never to be ashamed of doing what is right!’ #Chesterfield1774

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‘…an injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.’ #Chesterfield1774

Quotes from Philip Dormer Stanhope (1694-1773) the ‘Earl of Chesterfield’ published 1774

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‘I make use only of the word “advice," because I would much rather have the assent of your reason to my advice than the submission of your will to my authority.’ #Chesterfield1774

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