A quotation from Lord Chesterfield
An able man shows his Spirit by gentle words and resolute actions.
Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773) English statesman, wit [Philip Dormer Stanhope]
Letter (1758-01-15) to Philip Stanhope (his son), No. 298 (enclosed maxims)
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Chesterfield (Lord) - Letter (1758-01-15) to his son, #298, enclosed maxims | WIST Quotations
An able man shows his Spirit by gentle words and resolute actions. Labeled as letter #297 in the linked source, but #298 in the volume I am using as reference, which does not include the maxims.WIST Quotations
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