Quote by Lord Chesterfield

Most maxim-mongers have preferred the prettiness to the justness of a thought, and the turn to the truth; but I have refused myself to everything that my own experience did not justify and confirm.

Most maxim-mongers have preferred the prettiness to the just

Summary

This quote highlights the author's refusal to prioritize aesthetic appeal over the essence of a thought. It suggests that many people are inclined to embrace attractive or attractive-sounding ideas, even if they lack a solid foundation in truth. However, the author claims to have adopted a different approach, rejecting any beliefs or concepts that were not supported and validated by their own personal experiences. In essence, it emphasizes the importance of grounding one's beliefs and judgments in personal evidence and reality rather than being swayed by superficial attractiveness.

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Proverbial Wisdom

By Lord Chesterfield

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