Quotes by Lord Chesterfield with self-love

Lord Chesterfield

Lord Chesterfield

English statesman, diplomat and writer (Philip Dormer Stanhope)

Lived from: 1694 - 1773

Category: Politics | Writers (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 22 september 1694 Died: 24 march 1773

  • The only solid and lasting peace between a man and his wife is, doubtless, a separation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No man tastes pleasures truly, who does not earn them by previous business; and few people do business well, who do nothing else.
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  • Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others.
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  • If you can once engage people's pride, love, pity, ambition (or whatever is their prevailing passion) on your side, you need not fear what their reason can do against you.
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  • Our own self-love draws a thick veil between us and our faults.
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  • 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.
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  • True politeness is perfect ease and freedom. It simply consists in treating others just as you love to be treated yourself.
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  • 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.
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What are the most famous quotes from Lord Chesterfield?

The two most famous quotes from Lord Chesterfield are:

  • "Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others."
  • "If you can once engage people's pride, love, pity, ambition (or whatever is their prevailing passion) on your side, you need not fear what their reason can do against you."

When did Lord Chesterfield live?

Lord Chesterfield was born in 1694 and died in the year 1773.