Lord ChesterfieldThinkers

The Artichoke is that vegetable of which one has more at the finish than at the start of dinner.

Attention is paid only to a fine clock or a fine watch when it falters, though it ought to be the other way around.

Attitude is the health of the soul. Good humor is the good health of the soul and sadness is its poison.

Awkwardness is a more real disadvantage than it is generally thought to be... it often occasions ridicule, it always lessens dignity.

Ceremony is a necessary outwork of manners as well as of religion... it keeps the petulant at a proper distance on the one hand and on the other it is a very small restraint to the sensible and well-bred part of the world.

Character makes itself known, and is not something taken upon one's word.

Character's most necessary sinew and best instrument of success is firmness of purpose. Without it, genius wastes its efforts in a maze of inconsistencies.

Company is a culture of sorts. One should speak the language of the company one is in.

Confession is easier to do when confessing crimes than confessing one's silly weaknesses. Our pride makes us more careful to conceal our weaknesses than our crimes.