A wise man will live as much within his wit as his income.... Bear this truth always in your mind, that you may be admired for your wit, if you have any; but that nothing but good sense and good qualities can make you be loved.
Lord ChesterfieldIn the case of scandal, as in that of robbery, the receiver is always thought as bad as the thief.
Lord ChesterfieldNever hold anyone by the button or the hand in order to be heard out; for if people are unwilling to hear you, you had better hold your tongue than them.
Lord Chesterfield