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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This quote is just one of 21 total Lord Chesterfield quotes in our collection. Lord Chesterfield is known for saying '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.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Choose your pleasures for yourself, and do not let them be imposed upon you.
This quote is just one of 21 total Lord Chesterfield quotes in our collection. Lord Chesterfield is known for saying '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.' as well as some of the following quotes.