Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others. (Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield)

Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others.

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

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