"One should always think of what one is about: when one is learning, one should not think of play: and when one is at play, one should not think of one's learning." Lord Chesterfield

- September 12, 2021

"One should always think of what one is about: when one is learning, one should not think of play: and when one is at play, one should not think of one's learning." Lord Chesterfield
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"One should always think of what one is about: when one is learning, one should not think of play: and when one is at play, one should not think of one's learning." Lord Chesterfield

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