Project Gutenberg 2004-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 135 Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of 1694 1773 Stanhope, Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield Widger, David 1932 Quotes and Images from Chesterfield's Letters to His Son Produced by David Widger "Quotes and Images from Chesterfield's Letters to His Son by Chesterfield" is a collection of aphorisms and insights drawn from the letters of The Earl of Chesterfield, predominantly written in the mid-18th century. This book serves as a guide on etiquette, manners, and social interaction from a perspective steeped in the values of the Enlightenment period. The content primarily focuses on the art of pleasing others and the complexities of social relationships, making it relevant for those interested in historical perspectives on personal conduct and communication. The quotations captured in this collection reflect Chesterfield's advice to his son, emphasizing the importance of good breeding, self-control, and understanding human nature. He cautions against common social pitfalls such as arrogance, idleness, and superficiality, while highlighting virtues such as modesty, civility, and the need for genuine empathy in relationships. By weaving together practical advice with observations on human behavior, Chesterfield's letters aim to cultivate a well-rounded character, equipped to navigate the complexities of society with both grace and intellect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/7539/7539-h/images/ch-titlepage.jpg en Quotations BJ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 58038 2025-07-03T11:38:10.480188 text/html 34957 2025-06-30T07:11:24 text/html 161561 2025-07-03T11:38:12.666225 application/epub+zip 160473 2025-07-03T11:38:10.903239 application/epub+zip 66190 2025-07-03T11:38:10.668184 application/epub+zip 197568 2025-07-03T11:38:13.906157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191815 2025-07-03T11:38:12.458234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97786 2022-09-04T06:31:43.268814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48712 2025-07-03T11:38:10.199191 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28790 2025-06-30T07:11:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16713 2025-07-03T11:38:14.030210 application/rdf+xml 21119 2025-07-03T11:38:10.759203 image/jpeg 3407 2025-07-03T11:38:10.706203 image/jpeg 156613 2025-07-03T11:38:10.490215 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