Let this be one invariable rule of your conduct — Never to show the least symptom of resentment which you cannot to a certain degree gratify, but always to smile, where you cannot strike.

Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773) English statesman, wit [Philip Dormer Stanhope]
Letter to his son, #312 (26 Mar 1754)

 
Added on 5-Sep-12 | Last updated 12-Oct-22
Link to this post | No comments
Topics: , , , , , ,
More quotes by Chesterfield (Lord)

Thoughts? Comments? Corrections? Feedback?