CHESTERFIELD, LORD : We are, in truth, more than a half of what we are by imitation. (Lord Chesterfield, British statesman, diplomat, man of letters, and an acclaimed wit of his time, 1694-1773)

CHESTERFIELD, LORD : Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way through the world. (Lord Chesterfield, British statesman, diplomat, man of letters, and an acclaimed wit of his time, 1694-1773)

CHESTERFIELD, LORD : Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise. (Lord Chesterfield, British statesman, diplomat, man of letters, and an acclaimed wit of his time, 1694-1773)