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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.
He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love
He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love
We must be as courteous to a man as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give read more
We must be as courteous to a man as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light.
Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.
Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
