Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield peoplewise Change image and share on social
Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield askcountgive Change image and share on social
It is always right to detect a fraud, and to perceive a folly; but it is very often wrong to expose either. A man of business should always have his eyes open, but must often seem to have them shut. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield businessdetectexpose 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
I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield carehourminute Change image and share on social
An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield forgetinjuryinsult Change image and share on social
In my mind, there is nothing so illiberal, and so ill-bred, as audible laughter. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield audiblebreedill Change image and share on social
