Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield aimdespondencygive share on social
The rich are always advising the poor, but the poor seldom return the compliment. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield advisecomplimentpoor Change image and share on social
Let your enemies be disarmed by the gentleness of your manner, but at the same time let them feel, the steadiness of your resentment. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield disarmenemyfeel Change image and share on social
I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the brute may survive. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield appetitebrutedestroy Change image and share on social
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. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield acquaintcountrydescription Change image and share on social
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give luster, and many more people see than weigh. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield accomplishmentgiveknowledge Change image and share on social
Good humor is the health of the soul, sadness is its poison. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield goodhealthhumor Change image and share on social
Honest error is to be pitied, not ridiculed. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield errorhonestpity Change image and share on social
Every man becomes, to a certain degree, what the people he generally converses with are. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield conversedegreegenerally Change image and share on social
Our own self-love draws a thick veil between us and our faults. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield drawfaultlove Change image and share on social
