In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.
Lord ChesterfieldDistrust those who love you extremely upon a slight acquaintance, and without any visible reason.
Lord ChesterfieldMay you live as long as you are fit to live, but no longer, or, may you rather die before you cease to be fit to live than after!
Lord ChesterfieldThe company of women of fashion will improve your manners, though not your understanding; and that complaisance and politeness, which are so useful in men's company, can only be acquired in women's.
Lord Chesterfield