The only sure way of avoiding these evils [vanity and boasting] is never to speak of yourself at … - Lord Chesterfield

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The whole world can't lick us but we can lick ourselves by longing too hard for things we haven't got any more - and by remembering too much.

Lord Chesterfield

The only sure way of avoiding these evils [vanity and boasting] is never to speak of yourself at all. But when, historically, youare obliged to mention yourself, take care not to drop one single word that can directly or indirectly be construed as fishing for applause.

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