I am provoked at the contempt which most historians show for humanity in general; one would think by them, that the whole human species consisted but of about a hundred and fifty people, called and dignified (commonly very undeservedly too) by the titles of Emperors, Kings, Popes, Generals, and Ministers.


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

Philip Stanhope Quotes

I am provoked at the contempt which most historians show for humanity in general; one would think by them, that the whole human species consisted but ...

I am provoked at the contempt which most historians show for humanity in general; one would think by them, that the whole human species consisted but ...

I am provoked at the contempt which most historians show for humanity in general; one would think by them, that the whole human species consisted but ...

I am provoked at the contempt which most historians show for humanity in general; one would think by them, that the whole human species consisted but ...