99 Quotes by Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

Let your enemies be disarmed by the gentleness of your manner, but at the same time let them feel, the steadiness of your resentment.

Men, as well as women, are much oftener led by their hearts than by their understandings.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.

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.

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.

Hear one side and you will be in the dark. Hear both and all will be clear.

Character must be kept bright as well as clean.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.