Whatever you do, do it to the purpose; do it thoroughly, not superficially. Go to the bottom of things. Any thing half done, or half known, is in my mind, neither done nor known at all. Nay, worse, for it often misleads. -Lord Chesterfield

 

Whatever you do, do it to the purpose; do it thoroughly, not superficially. Go to the bottom of things. Any thing half done, or half known, is in my mind, neither done nor known at all. Nay, worse, for it often misleads.


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Persist and persevere, and you will find most things that are attainable, possible.

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[Common sense] is the best sense I know of.

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Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise. -Lord Chesterfield
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Wit is so shining a quality that everybody admires it; most people aim at it, all people fear it, and few love it unless in themselves.

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