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Though we cannot totally change our nature, we may in great measure correct it by reflection and philosophy; and some philosophy is a very necessary companion in this world, where, even to the most fortunate, the

Though we cannot totally change our nature, we may in great measure correct it by reflection and philosophy; and some philosophy is a very necessary companion in this world, where, even to the most fortunate, the chances are greatly against happiness.

Lord Chesterfield
Philosophy, Reflection, Thoughtful
Lord Chesterfield, David Roberts (2008). “Lord Chesterfield's Letters”, p.333, Oxford University Press

The scholar without good breeding is a pedant; the philosopher, a cynic.

Lord Chesterfield
Philosophy, Pedants, Philosopher
Lord Chesterfield, David Roberts (2008). “Lord Chesterfield's Letters”, p.57, Oxford University Press

Not to care for philosophy is to be a true philospher.

Lord Chesterfield
Wise, Philosophy, Care

The late Président de Montesquieu told me that he knew how to be blind--he had been so for such a long time--but I swear that I do not know how to be deaf: I cannot get used to it, and I am as humiliated and distressed by it today as I was during the first week. No philosophy in the world can palliate deafness.

Lord Chesterfield
Philosophy, Long, World

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