Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact.

Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact.

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.

Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the bolt.

Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the bolt.

Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.

Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.

Tact is knowing how far to go too far.

Tact is knowing how far to go too far.

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

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.

Tact is the art of making guests feel at home when that's really where you wish they were.

Tact is the art of making guests feel at home when that's really where you wish they were.

A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.

A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.