Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield Quote

The characteristic of a well-bred man is, to converse with his inferiors without insolence, and with his superiors with respect and with ease.


May 17, 1748. - Letters to His Son


The characteristic of a well-bred man is, to converse with his inferiors without insolence, and with his superiors with respect and with ease.

The characteristic of a well-bred man is, to converse with his inferiors without insolence, and with his superiors with respect and with ease.

The characteristic of a well-bred man is, to converse with his inferiors without insolence, and with his superiors with respect and with ease.

The characteristic of a well-bred man is, to converse with his inferiors without insolence, and with his superiors with respect and with ease.