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“Speak the language of the company you are in; speak it purely, and unlarded with any other.”

Quote by Lord Chesterfield

Book:Lord Chesterfield's Letters

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Lord Chesterfield's Letters

Lord Chesterfield's Letters is a compilation of the correspondence between the 4th Earl of Chesterfield and his son. These letters provide a unique glimpse into the social and political landscape of 18th-century England, as well as the personal wisdom and advice that Lord Chesterfield imparted to his son. more

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Lord Chesterfield

British statesman known for his epistolary works, which had a profound impact on 18th-century British society. more

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