Lord Chesterfield Quotes:
Ocupation: British Statesman
Life: September 22, 1694 - March 24, 1773
Birthday: September 22
Death: March 24
I am not of the opinion generally entertained in this country [England], that man lives by Greek and Latin alone; that is, by knowing a great many words of two dead languages, which nobody living knows perfectly, and which are of no use in the common intercourse of life. Useful knowledge, in my opinion, consists of modern languages, history, and geography; some Latin may be thrown into the bargain, in compliance with custom, and for closet amusement.
topic: Education, Country, Latin, Modern Languages, Useful Knowledge
