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

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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.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Courtesy Quotes,
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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.

by Erastus Wiman Found in: Courtesy Quotes,
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Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop

Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop

by Lewis Carroll Found in: Courtesy Quotes,
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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

by Confucius Found in: Courtesy Quotes,
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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.

by Michel De Montaigne Found in: Courtesy Quotes,
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The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

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Intelligence and courtesy not always are combined;Often in a wooden house a golden room we find.

Intelligence and courtesy not always are combined;Often in a wooden house a golden room we find.

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Don't flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates. The nearer you come into relation read more

Don't flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates. The nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become.

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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.

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