520 Quotes by Lord Chesterfield

No woman ever yet either reasoned or acted long together consequentially; but some little thing, some love, some resentment, somepresent momentary interest, some supposed slight, or some humour, always breaks in upon, and oversets their most prudent resolutions and schemes.

Lord Tyrawley and I have been dead these two years, but we don't choose to have it known.

Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.

Observe any meetings of people, and you will always find their eagerness and impetuosity rise or fall in proportion to their numbers.

Wear your knowledge like your watch - in you pocket - and don't pull it out just for show.

I always put these pert jackanapeses out of countenance by looking extremely grave when they expect that I should laugh at their pleasantries; and by saying Well, and so?--as if they had not done, and that the sting were still to come. This disconcerts them, as they have no resources in themselves, and have but one set of jokes to live upon.

Words are the dress of thoughts; which should no more be presented in rags, tatters, and dirt than your person should

Artichoke: That vegetable of which one has more at the finish than at the start of dinner.

When one is at play, one should not think of one's learning.