Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-11
The Wit and Humor UG iOrd
III ChpStprfirIN.


constitute one of the NEST pleasing and
brilliant productions in English lilera-
tine. Chesterfield was justly distin-
guished for his va led alents, brilliant,
wit, sound judgement, extended infor-
nation and large eXper ences.
1. As 1t is more difficult to express
ones thoughts in verse than in prose,
the being capable of doing it is more
glorious.
3. Valor is essential to a gentleman,
besides that it adds brilliancy to his
character.
3. A man of sense knows how TO make
the most of his time, and puts ont his
whole sum either to interest or pleasure; !;
he is never idle, but constantly employ
ed either in work, amusement, or study.
1t is Il saying, that idleness is the moth
er of all vice, at least, it is certain, that
laziness is the inheritance of fools, and
nothing is so despicahle as n smggard.
4. The being dsirous of surprising
others in merit and learning is avery
laudibe ambition; whereas TO wish to
outshinc others in rank, in expense, in
clothes, and in equipage, is n silly vani-
ty, that makes man appear ridiculous.
.. 1t is Of the greatest importance to
write letters well: as this is Il talent
which unay0idably occurs every day of
ones life, as well in business as in pleas
lre and Inaccuracies in autobiography or
in style are never pardoned Jm in lddieS.
6. The talent Of speaking well is more
essentially necessary than any other to
make us both agreeable and considemte.
Z. The best things lose much of their
merit if they appear too studied.
s. BY the help Of history, II young
man may, in some measure, acquire the
experience Of old age. In reading what
has been done, he is apprised Of what he
has to do; and the more he is informed
of what is past, the better he will know
how to conduct himself for the future.
o. We ought TO endure every msior-
tune, even death, rather than be guilty
Of an injustice.
10. every man has natural right to
his liberty; and whoever cndcavors to
rayish ii from him deserves death more
than the robber who attacks US for mon
ey on the highway.
II. Virtue forces eraway, and shines
through the obsrurity of retired life,
and sooner or later is always rewarded.
II. Tie only way to get knowledge is
to enquire and object-always ask ques-
tions and make objections, whenever
you do not understand, or have any
doubt about anything.
l3. In order to be II perfectly viriuous
man, justice Is not sufficient, for gcner-
osity and greatness of soul imply much
more.
If. Virtue and greatness of soul, COM
pei even enemies to bestow praises.
IL. Glory and praise are gained by do
ing good; beside the pleasure which is
felt inwardly, which exceeds all 9TH
crs.
lG, Nothing is more infamous and dis
honorable than to tell lies and break our
word.
II. None but the most depraved souls
can envy other peoples happiness, or
can rejoice NJ their mlsiortunes.
IS. A wcll-bred man shows n constant
desire Of pleasing, and takes care that
his attentions to you are not trouble
some.
10. Praise, when Il Is not deserved, is
the sevcrcst satire and abuse, and the
most eilrctunl way Of exposing peoples
Vices and follics.
20. Arlslippus looked upon IN lgno-
rant man ~ little better than the stone
he sat upon. Dlogenes considered an lg
norant man as beast and not without
reason.
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