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From "Etiquette" by Post, Emily
Lord Chesterfield
Referenced figure; an 18th-century writer on manners, used as a point of comparison.
Core Belief
"Manners are the machinery of a successful career, but should not be mistaken for morality."
Worldview
Lord Chesterfield views the world as a stage for social maneuvering. He believes in the importance of cultivating appearances and mastering the art of persuasion.
Personality
Witty and worldly, Lord Chesterfield is portrayed as a shrewd observer of human nature. However, his focus on manners as a means to success is viewed with some skepticism.
In Their Own Words
"Moral virtues are the foundation of society in general, and of friendship in particular; but attentions, manners, and graces, both adorn and strengthen them."
"Great merit, or great failings, will make you respected or despised; but trifles, little attentions, mere nothings, either done or reflected, will make you either liked or disliked, in the general run of the world."
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