The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop

Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your read more

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

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.

Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.

Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.