Quote by Lord Chesterfield

The difference between a man of sense and a fop is that the fop values himself upon his dress; and the man of sense laughs at it, at the same time he knows he must not neglect it.

The difference between a man of sense and a fop is that the

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between a person with intelligence and a vain individual. The fop, being someone who excessively cares about their appearance, places great importance on their attire as a means of self-validation. In contrast, a person of sense recognizes that while maintaining a presentable appearance is necessary, it is not worthy of excessive attention or self-pride. A person of sense may find amusement in the fop's preoccupation with outfit, acknowledging the importance of appearances while not overlooking other more significant aspects of life.

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By Lord Chesterfield

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