Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.

Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.

Etiquette is behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential.

Etiquette is behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential.

For me, politeness is a sine qua non of civilization.

For me, politeness is a sine qua non of civilization.

A man's own manner and character is what most becomes him.

A man's own manner and character is what most becomes him.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of the pleasures costs nothing and conveys much. It pleases read more

Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of the pleasures costs nothing and conveys much. It pleases him who gives and him who receives, and thus, like mercy, it is twice blessed.

Bedside manners are no substitute for the right diagnosis.

Bedside manners are no substitute for the right diagnosis.

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love

Knowing a great deal is not the same as being smart; intelligence is not information alone but also judgment, the read more

Knowing a great deal is not the same as being smart; intelligence is not information alone but also judgment, the manner in which information is collected and used