An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with read more

An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.

A man's own manner and character is what most becomes him.

A man's own manner and character is what most becomes him.

Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.

Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.

The society of women is the element of good manners.

The society of women is the element of good manners.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is read more

Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?

I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and read more

I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot read more

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation

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.