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Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.
Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.
There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.
There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.
An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with read more
An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.
A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.
A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.
I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and read more
I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.
Tact is after all a kind of mind reading.
Tact is after all a kind of mind reading.
It is a mistake that there is no bath that will cure people's manners, but drowning would help.
It is a mistake that there is no bath that will cure people's manners, but drowning would help.
You can't be truly rude until you understand good manners.
You can't be truly rude until you understand good manners.
