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It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not equally courteous to all, for read more
It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not equally courteous to all, for that would be injustice.
To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.
To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.
Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.
Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.
When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war
When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war
The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.
The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.
True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can.
True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can.
Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is ... opening a door that we may derive instruction from read more
Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is ... opening a door that we may derive instruction from the example of others, and at the same time enabling us to benefit them by our example, if there be anything in our character worthy of imitation.
Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.
Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.
Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.
Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.
