Quotes by Chesterfield, Lord

I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually >>

Learning is acquired by reading books, but the much more necessary lea >>

The less one has to do, the less time one finds to do it in. >>

Quotations about Learning

Take good hold of instruction and don't let her go, keep her for she i >>

When you stop learning, stop listening, stop looking and asking questi >>

More can be learned from what works than from what fails. >>

Wear your learning like a watch and do not pull it out merely to show you have it. If you are asked for the time, tell it; but do not proclaim it hourly unasked.

Chesterfield, Lord