#lord chesterfield

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Quote of the Day

“A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones”

Lord Chesterfield

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“Une vie continue de plaisirs est aussi insipide que misérable. Quelques heures vouées chaque jour aux affaires sérieuses aiguisent l’esprit et les sens, et leur font mieux goûter celles des plaisirs. Un glouton rassasié, un sot épuisé par la débauche, et un libertin anéanti, ne jouissent jamais des plaisirs auxquels ils se vouent ; ce sont seulement autant de sacrifices humains aux faux dieux. Les plaisirs du vulgaire sont tous erronés, purement sensuels et repoussants ; au contraire, ceux de la bonne compagnie, sans peut-être être plus moraux, sont plus délicats, plus raffinés, moins dangereux et moins déshonorants, et, selon l’opinion générale, ne font aucun tort à la réputation d’un homme du monde ; en un mot, le plaisir ne doit et ne peut être l’occupation d’un homme de bon sens ; mais ce n’est pour lui qu’un délassement, une récompense. C’est particulièrement le cas près des femmes, qui ont un mépris souverain pour ceux qui, n’ayant ni caractère ni considération parmi les hommes, passent tout leur temps dans les ruelles et aux toilettes. Elles les considèrent comme leurs meubles les plus vils, dont elles se défont quand elles peuvent en avoir de meilleurs. Les femmes choisissent leurs favoris plus par l’oreille que par aucun de leurs sens, même par le jugement. L’homme dont elles entendent parler le plus avantageusement par les hommes est toujours le mieux reçu d’elles. Une telle conquête flatte leur vanité, et la vanité est leur passion universelle, si ce n’est pas la dominante.”

Lord Chesterfield, Lettres à son fils, trad. Amédée Renée, 1774. 

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A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive great ones.

Lord Chesterfield

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-Lord Chesterfield

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"Learning is acquired by reading books; but the much more necessary learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading man, and studying all the various editions of them."

Lord Chesterfield, statesman and writer (22nd September 1694-1773)

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Lord Chesterfield: Learning

“Learning is acquired by reading books; but the much more necessary learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading man, and studying all the various editions of them.” —Lord Chesterfield.

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Letters from Lord Chesterfield to his son (1737-1767)

Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden.

 Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give luster, and many more people see than weigh.

 Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise. Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded. Judgment is not upon all occasions required, but discretion always is

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It is an undoubted truth that the less one has to do the less time one finds to do it in.

One yawns, one procrastinates, one can do it when one will, and, therefore, one seldom does it at all; whereas, those who have a great deal of business must buckle to it; and then they always find time enough to do it.

—Lord Chesterfield

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"Vice, in its true light, is so deformed, that it shocks us at first sight; and would hardly ever seduce us, if it did not at first wear the mask of some virtue." - Lord Chesterfield

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Tutto ciò che merita di essere fatto merita di essere fatto bene.

(Lord Chesterfield)

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“Un homme qui proclame ou donne à entendre qu’il a des bonnes fortunes est rarement cru sur parole, ou, si on le croit, il encourt le blâme ; au contraire, un homme qui s’en cache passe pour en avoir plus qu’il n’en a, et l’opinion générale de sa discrétion lui en vaut de nouvelles. Il en est de même d’un homme savant : s’il affecte de montrer ce qu’il sait, on en doute, et il passe seulement pour superficiel ; s’il faut ensuite reconnaître qu’il sait en effet, on prononce le mot de pédant. Le vrai mérite en tout genre, ubi est, non potest diù celari [là où il existe, il ne peut rester longtemps caché], on le découvre tôt ou tard, et rien ne peut le discréditer, qu’un vain empressement à le montrer.”

Lord Chesterfield, Lettres à son fils, trad. Amédée Renée, 1774. 

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The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in July 2023

01/07 Princess Anne accompanied by Sir Tim, opened the 30th Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy Harbour. ⛴️

03/07 As Chancellor of Harper Adams University, visited the University’s Future Farm, Edgmond and met the 2023 Marshal Papworth Foundation Scholars. 👩‍🎓

As Patron, Scottish Fisheries Museum’s Reaper Appeal visited the Scottish Fisheries Museum in St. Ayles, Anstruther. 🎣

04/07 Visited Strathcarron Hospice, Denny. 👩‍⚕️

As Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps, attended a 5 Military Intelligence Battalion Training Night at the Army Reserve Centre, Edinburgh. 💂

05/07 As part of Holyrood week in Edinburgh, Princess Anne carried out the following engagements;

Opened the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, at NHS Lothian as part of #NHS75 celebrations. 🧸

Opened King’s Buildings Nucleus Building at the University of Edinburgh. 👩‍🎓

Launched WETWHEELS EDINBURGH Accessible Boat at Port Edgar Marina. 🦽🛥️

Attended a Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria for Eric Liddell 100 programme. 🍽️

06/07 As President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association, attended the Textile Institute World Conference at the University of Huddersfield. 🪡

Opened Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Maternity Theatre at Bradford Royal Infirmary.🤰

As Colonel of The Blues and Royals, with Sir Tim, took the salute at the Household Division Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade. 🫡

07/07 Attended a Charity Polo Day at Cirencester Park Polo Club for the Spinal Injuries Association 🐎

11/07 Visited Flintshire Adult Day Care Centre, Hwb Cyfle in Queensferry, Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

HRH, as the new Patron of BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation) visited their Headquarters at Marford Mill, Wrexham, Wales. 🦡

12/07 Visited St Helena’s Nursing Campus at the University of Derby in Chesterfield. 👩‍⚕️

Opened Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s new Urgent and Emergency Care Department. 🏥

Attended a Reception at Rolls-Royce Learning and Development Centre for the Motor Neurone Association. 🚘

13/07 Sir Tim represented the Princess Royal at a service of thanksgiving for the life of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Boyce at Westminster Abbey. ⚓️

Princess Anne opened the King’s Arch at Government House, visited the Tortoise Takeover Trail at Gorey Castle and subsequently opened the Tortoise Tunnel at Jersey Zoo. 🇯🇪🐢

Princess Anne with Sir Tim, later attended the Royal Academy of Engineering Annual Awards Dinner at the Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, London. 🏆

14/07 Opened the new Southampton Citizens Advice Bureau and visited DP World Shipping Container Terminal. ⛴️

15/07 As Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps, attended their Annual Corps Day at Chicksands. 🪖

18/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim carried out the following engagements in Kent;

Opened a new affordable housing development at Bartlett Close, Staple, Canterbury, followed by a Reception at Staple Village Hall. 🏡

Visited St James’s Cemetery in Dover in her role as Patron of the Remembrance Trust 🫡

Visited Folkestone National Coastguard Institution Station in Folkestone to mark its 25th Anniversary, followed by a Reception at Folkestone Yacht and Motorboat Club. 🚨

19/07 In South Wales, visited Barry Citizens Advice Bureaux in her role of Patron of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux and later visited HM Prison Cardiff in her role of Patron of the Butler Trust. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

20/07 Joined the ship’s company of HMS Albion and visited Clyde Marina near Glasgow, Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

21/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim attended a Dinner at the Royal Ocean Racing Club Clubhouse, to celebrate the 50th Edition of the Fastnet Race in Cowes, Isle of Wight. 🛥️

27/07 Attended the Tall Ships Races Captains’ Dinner at Lerwick Town Hall, Lerwick, Shetland Islands. 👨‍✈️🍽️

28/07 Visited ships in Lerwick Harbour taking part in the Tall Ships Races. 🚢🏁

29/07 With Sir Tim, attended the King George Day at Ascot Racecourse. 🏆🐎

30/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim visited Cowes, Isle of Wight for Cowes Week and carried out the following engagements;

Viewed Cowes Week Racing and met Squadron Staff at the Royal Yacht Squadron. 🛥️

Visited HMS Tyne and The Royal Navy Stand. ⛴️

Attended a Church Service at Holy Trinity Church. ⛪️

Attended a Reception for Members, Racing Crews, Flag Officers and Sailing Associates at the Royal Yacht Squadron. 🥂

Total official engagements for Anne in July: 42

2023 total so far: 304

Total official engagements accompanied by Tim in July: 14

2023 total so far: 70

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"Wrongs are often forgiven, but contempt never is. Our pride remembers it forever."

Lord Chesterfield, statesman and writer (22 September 1694-1773)

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Lord Chesterfield: Wrongs and contempt

“Wrongs are often forgiven, but contempt never is. Our pride remembers it forever.” —-Lord Chesterfield.

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Tutto ciò che merita

di essere fatto merita

di essere fatto bene.

Lord Chesterfield.