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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield - Manners...
Manners must adorn knowledge, and smooth its way through the world. Like a great rough diamond, it may do very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value. (Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield)

Manners must adorn knowledge, and smooth its way through the world. Like a great rough diamond, it may do very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value.

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

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