Take the tone of the company, that you are in.

Lord Chesterfield

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Topic

Read the room

Author

Lord Chesterfield

Source

Letters of Lord Chesterfield

Medium

Letter

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

1747 1740s 18th century

Occupation

Politician Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Stanhope, Philip Dormer. Letter to his son. 16 Oct. 1747.

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Language
English
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Original Citation

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Always do what you are afraid to do.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Topic
Facing one's fears Fear Taking risks

Author

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Source
Heroism Essays: First Series (Emerson)
Medium
Essay
Statement Type
Advice
Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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