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Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others.

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Learning is acquired by reading books, but the much more necessary learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading men, and studying all the various facets of them.

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A young man, be his merit what it will, can never raise himself; but must, like the ivy round the oak, twine himself round some man of great power and interest.

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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.

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As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless.

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Our own self-love draws a thick veil between us and our faults.

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Young men are apt to think themselves wise enough, as drunken men are apt to think themselves sober enough.

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Wear your learning like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out, and strike it, merely to show that you have one.

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Sex: the pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable.

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Let your enemies be disarmed by the gentleness of your manner, but at the same time let them feel, the steadiness of your resentment.

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Statesman

Born: September 22nd, 1694

Died: March 24th, 1773

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