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
If you would convince others, seem open to conviction yourself. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield convictionconvinceopen Change image and share on social
The less one has to do, the less time one finds to do it in. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield findtime Change image and share on social
When a person is in fashion, all they do is right. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield fashionperson Change image and share on social
The rich are always advising the poor, but the poor seldom return the compliment. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield advisecomplimentpoor Change image and share on social
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield puttilltoday Change image and share on social
Hear one side and you will be in the dark. Hear both and all will be clear. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield cleardarkhear Change image and share on social
A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield incomeliveman Change image and share on social
Learning is acquired by reading books, but the much more necessary learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading men, and studying all the various facets of them. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield acquirebookfacet Change image and share on social
You must look into people as well as at them. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield people Change image and share on social