The difference between a man of sense and a fop is that the fop values himself upon his dress; and the man of sense laughs at it, at the same time he knows he must not neglect it. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield differencedressfop Change image and share on social
Young men are apt to think themselves wise enough, as drunken men are apt to think themselves sober enough. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield aptdrunkenman Change image and share on social
Being pretty on the inside means you don't hit your brother and you eat all your peas - that's what my grandma taught me. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield brothereatgrandma 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
Inferiority is what you enjoy in your best friends. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield enjoyfriendinferiority Change image and share on social
If ever a man and his wife, or a man and his mistress, who pass nights as well as days together, absolutely lay aside all good breeding, their intimacy will soon degenerate into a coarse familiarity, infallibly productive of contempt or disgust. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield absolutelybreedcoarse share on social
Wear your learning like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out, and strike it, merely to show that you have one. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield learnpocketprivate 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
Persist and persevere, and you will find most things that are attainable, possible. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield attainablefindpersevere Change image and 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
