Half Quote by Lord Chesterfield Download Open image “There are some occasions when a man must tell half his secret, in order to conceal the rest.” — Lord Chesterfield ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Half Men Occasions Order Secret
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Cultivate the habit of thinking ahead, and of anticipating the necessary and immediate consequences of all your actions… Likewise in your pleasures, ask yourself… — Lord Chesterfield Copy Share Image
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