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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.
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.
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.
The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.
The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.
Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop
Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop
If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.
If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.
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
No one is too big to be courteous, but some are too little
No one is too big to be courteous, but some are too little