Book detail: Practical Morality; Or, A Guide to Men and Manners: Consisting of Lord Chesterfield's Advice to His Son. To which is Added, a Supplement Containing Extracts from Various Books, Recommended by Lord Chesterfield to Mr. Stanhope. Together with the Polite Philosopher; Or, An Essay on the Art which Makes a Man Hapopy in Himself, and Agreeable to Others; Dr. Blair's Advice to Youth; Dr. Fordyce on Honour as a Principle; Lord Burghley's Ten Percepts to His Son; Dr. Franklin's Way to Wealth; and Pope's Universal Prayer is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This book is a collection of moral and philosophical wisdom, drawn from a variety of sources. It includes Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son, extracts from books recommended by Lord Chesterfield to Mr. Stanhope, and additional essays and treatises by renowned thinkers. The content covers topics such as ethics, personal conduct, the nature of happiness, and the principles of honor. The works of Dr. Blair, Dr. Fordyce, Lord Burghley, Dr. Franklin, and Pope are featured, providing a diverse range of perspectives on moral philosophy and practical advice for living a virtuous life.
The quotes below use the same card format as the rest of the site, including topics, source notes, copy actions, image creation, and sharing controls.