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    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.

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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.

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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

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Courtesy Quotes,
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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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It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not equally courteous to all, for read more

It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not equally courteous to all, for that would be injustice.

by Baltasar Gracian 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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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.

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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.

by Henry Clay 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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