A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive... - Lord Chesterfield at BrainyQuote

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive great ones.

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Author Profession: Statesman

Nationality: British

Born: September 22, 1694

Died: 1773

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