Quote by Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773)

• The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.

• Wit is so shining a quality that everybody admires it; most people aim at it, all people fear it, and few love it unless in themselves.

• Be wiser than other people, if you can, but do not tell them so.

• Choose your pleasures for yourself, and do not let them be imposed upon you.

• [Common sense] is the best sense I know of.

• Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked.