Quotes by Chesterfield, Lord

In my mind, there is nothing so illiberal, and so ill-bred, as audible >>

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

Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your >>

Quotations about Persuasion

People are usually more convinced by reasons they discovered themselve >>

You might as well fall flat on your face as lean over too far backward >>

I don't know the rules of grammar. If you're trying to persuade people >>

If you would convince others, seem open to conviction yourself.

Chesterfield, Lord