The heart has such an influence over the understanding, that it is worth while to engage it in our interest.
Lord ChesterfieldManners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way in the world, without them it is like a great rough diamond, very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value; but most prized when polished.
Lord ChesterfieldKnowledge 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.
Lord ChesterfieldThe vulgar only laugh, but never smile; whereas well-bred people often smile, but seldom laugh.
Lord Chesterfield