Politeness wins the confidence of princes

Politeness wins the confidence of princes

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

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

Savages we call them because their manners differ from ours.

Savages we call them because their manners differ from ours.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

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.

Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop

Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop

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.

To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.