Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield Quote

Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of indifference; and, when well concerted, must be decisive.


Letters Written by the Earl of Chesterfield to His Son (ed. 1827)


Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of ...

Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of ...

Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of ...

Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of ...