A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive great ones.
From Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.
To govern mankind, one must not overrate them.
Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds.
Character must be kept bright as well as clean.
Most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friends.
Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always want it the least.
Our prejudices are our mistresses; reason is at best our wife, very often heard indeed, but seldom minded.
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