Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of

Philip Dormer Stanhope (1694–1773) was an English courtier, statesman, and author (wit and letter writer). Stanhope was the 4th Earl of Chesterfield for whom Chesterfield County, Virginia was named when it was formed in 1749 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly. Chesterfield County, South Carolina was also later named in his honor.

Among the quotations attributed to him are:

"The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description; one must travel through it one's self to be acquainted with it."

"An able man shows his spirit by gentle words and resolute actions."

"I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves."

See Also

• Earls of Chesterfield article about the aristocratic family from Derbyshire, England. (There were 13 Earls of Chesterfield).
• Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield a more detailed article about Philip Dormer Stanhope