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The chapter of knowledge is a very short, but the chapter of…

Quote byPhilip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield · 1694–1773

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: To Solomon Dayrolles (16 February 1753).

English (original)

The chapter of knowledge is a very short, but the chapter of accidents is a very long one.

— Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

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