Project Gutenberg 2002-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 70 Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of 1694 1773 Stanhope, Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield Widger, David 1932 Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Lord Chesterfield This etext was produced by David Widger "Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Lord Chesterfield" by David Widger is a collection of notable quotations derived from the letters of 18th-century British statesman Lord Chesterfield to his son. This book, rooted in the early modern period, encapsulates Chesterfield's extensive advice on manners, etiquette, and the art of pleasing, reflecting the social values and expectations of its time. The content consists of a selection of Chesterfield's letters, which serve as a guide to navigating social interactions and cultivating a polished demeanor. The letters emphasize the importance of good manners, the effective use of time, and the delicate balance of self-presentation and humility. Chesterfield succinctly addresses various aspects of life, urging his son to understand the nuances of social engagements, the significance of civility, and the necessity of pleasing others while maintaining one's integrity. Each letter offers pearls of wisdom that remain relevant, illuminating the complexities of human behavior and the societal structures of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Quotations PR Text Project Gutenberg Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 107391 2025-07-02T07:43:30.138472 text/html 107212 2025-01-08T20:46:46.111157 text/html 147467 2025-07-02T07:43:36.535451 application/epub+zip 146233 2025-07-02T07:43:33.611469 application/epub+zip 92412 2025-07-02T07:43:32.426458 application/epub+zip 373535 2025-07-02T07:43:38.343489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360930 2025-07-02T07:43:35.750466 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121681 2022-09-02T10:29:07.264698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89104 2025-07-02T07:43:29.899490 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 83684 2021-01-08T20:39:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17653 2025-07-02T07:43:38.476429 application/rdf+xml 26018 2025-07-02T07:43:32.914447 image/jpeg 4615 2025-07-02T07:43:32.668449 image/jpeg 28390 2021-01-08T20:39:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 146024 2025-07-02T07:43:30.147461 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia