Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 85 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 Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 58036 58035 2024-10-04T03:41:06.049092 2023-10-04T04:29:46.302033 text/html text/html 55147 2020-12-30T15:44:02 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 154531 2020-12-30T15:44:02 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 161374 2024-10-04T03:41:08.405059 application/epub+zip 160371 2024-10-04T03:41:06.491076 application/epub+zip 66088 2024-10-04T03:41:06.254098 application/epub+zip 197607 2024-10-04T03:41:09.735102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191749 2024-10-04T03:41:08.178093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97786 2022-09-04T06:31:43.268814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48768 48761 2024-10-04T03:41:05.695216 2023-10-04T04:29:45.992024 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 48750 2020-12-30T15:44:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18753 2020-12-30T15:44:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20015 2024-10-04T03:41:09.867055 application/rdf+xml 21119 2024-10-04T03:41:06.336355 image/jpeg 3407 2024-10-04T03:41:06.295094 image/jpeg 156625 2024-10-04T03:41:06.060097 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia