All I desire for my own burial, is not to be buried alive; but how or where, I think, must be entirely indifferent to every rational creature.
Lord ChesterfieldA man's fortune is frequently decided by his first address. If pleasing, others at once conclude he has merit; but if ungraceful, they decide against him.
Lord ChesterfieldIt is often more necessary to conceal contempt than resentment; the former is never forgiven, but the later is sometimes forgotten.
Lord Chesterfield