Wit is so shining a quality that everybody admires it; most people aim at it, all people fear it, and few love it unless in themselves. A man must have a good share of wit himself to endure a great share of it in another. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield admireaimendure share on social
Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield breeddenialgood Change image and share on social
The only solid and lasting peace between a man and his wife is, doubtless, a separation. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield doubtlesslastman 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
As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield childlesscommonlyfather Change image and share on social
Any affectation whatsoever in dress implies, in my mind, a flaw in the understanding. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield affectationdressflaw 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
Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield worth Change image and share on social
In those days he was wiser than he is now - he used frequently to take my advice. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield advicedayfrequently Change image and share on social
In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield artattainfool Change image and share on social
