The more one works, the more willing one is to work.
Lord Chesterfield
Our own self-love draws a thick veil between us and our faults.
faults self
The herd of mankind can hardly be said to think; their notions are almost all adoptive; and, in general, I believe it is better that it should be so; as such common prejudices contribute more to order and quiet, than their own separate reasonings would do, uncultivated and unimproved as they are.
order
Vice, in its true light, is so deformed, that it shocks us at first sight; and would hardly ever seduce us, if it did not at first wear the mask of some virtue.
vices virtues light
In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.
religion
Religion is by no means a proper subject of conversation in a mixed company.
work
Young men are apt to think themselves wise enough, as drunken men are apt to think themselves sober enough.
men
A proper secrecy is the only mystery of able men; mystery is the only secrecy of weak and cunning ones.
mystery men
In my mind, there is nothing so illiberal, and so ill-bred, as audible laughter.
mind
A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive great ones.
Any affectation whatsoever in dress implies, in my mind, a flaw in the understanding.
affectation mind
Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds.
idleness mind
Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
worth
Good humor is the health of the soul, sadness is its poison.
funny health humor
Regularity in the hours of rising and retiring, perseverance in exercise, adaptation of dress to the variations of climate, simple and nutritious aliment, and temperance in all things are necessary branches of the regimen of health.
health perseverance
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