Quotes by Chesterfield, Lord

Character must be kept bright as well as clean. >>

Take care in your minutes, and the hours will take care of themselves. >>

I am convinced that a light supper, a good night's sleep, and a fine m >>

Quotations about Greatness

The difference between Socrates and Jesus? The great conscious and the >>

The price of greatness is responsibility. >>

Greatness and goodness are not means, but ends. >>

Great merit, or great failings, will make you respected or despised; but trifles, little attentions, mere nothings, either done or neglected, will make you either liked or disliked in the general run of the world.

Chesterfield, Lord