Quotes by Chesterfield, Lord

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

If ever a man and his wife, or a man and his mistress, who pass nights >>

Most people have ears, but few have judgment; tickle those ears, and d >>

Quotations about Style

To give style to one's character -- a great and rare art! He exercises >>

Nothing prevents one from appearing natural as the desire to appear na >>

Style is knowing who you are, what to say, and not giving a damn. >>

Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and vulgar, they will appear to as much disadvantage, and be as ill received, as your person, though ever so well-proportioned, would if dressed in rags, dirt, and tatters.

Chesterfield, Lord