Wear your learning like your watch, in a private pocket and do not pull it out, and strike it, merely to show that you have one. Lord Chesterfield on learning
Men, as well as women, are much oftener led by their hearts than by their understandings. Lord Chesterfield on men
Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others. Lord Chesterfield on nature
Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request. Lord Chesterfield on patience
The only solid and lasting peace between a man and his wife is, doubtless, a separation. Lord Chesterfield on peace
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 on religion
Good humor is the health of the soul, sadness is its poison. Lord Chesterfield on sad
Know the true value of time snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Lord Chesterfield on time
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 on travel
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 on truth
In seeking wisdom thou art wise in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. Lord Chesterfield on wisdom
Men, as well as women, are much oftener led by their hearts than by their understandings. Lord Chesterfield on women
I am very sure that any man of common understanding may, by culture, care, attention, and labor, make himself what- ever he pleases, except a great poet. Lord Chesterfield on culture
Distrust all those who love you extremely upon a very slight acquaintance and without any visible reason. Lord Chesterfield on deceit
Whoever is in a hurry shows that the thing he is about is too big for him. Lord Chesterfield on haste
Good humor is the health of the soul, sadness is its poison. Lord Chesterfield on humor
Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day. Lord Chesterfield on time
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 on truth
Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so. Lord Chesterfield on wisdom