Letters to His Son, 1749 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman

Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield

1694–1773

Best remembered for the sharp, worldly Letters to His Son, this 18th-century statesman turned advice into an art form. His writing blends wit, polish, and practical lessons about ambition, manners, and life in high society.