Quotes by Chesterfield, Lord

In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because >>

In the case of scandal, as in that of robbery, the receiver is always >>

Politeness is as much concerned in answering letters within a reasonab >>

Quotations about Experience

If what happens does not make us richer, we must welcome it if it make >>

Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our error >>

In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experie >>

There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly had some gallantries, together with the experience of five and twenty or thirty years, form a young fellow better than all the rules that can be given him. Wherever you go, make some of those women your friends; which a very little matter will do. Ask their advice, tell them your doubts or difficulties as to your behavior; but take great care not to drop one word of their experience; for experience implies age, and the suspicion of age, no woman, let her be ever so old, ever forgives.

Chesterfield, Lord