Lord Chesterfield Quotes:
Ocupation: British Statesman
Life: September 22, 1694 - March 24, 1773
Birthday: September 22
Death: March 24
All ceremonies are in themselves very silly things; but yet, a man of the world should know them. They are the outworks of Mannersand Decency, which would be too often broken in upon, if it were not for that defence, which keeps the enemy at a proper distance.
topic: Distance, Silly, Men, Silly Things
