Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies.

Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies.

A thing is not necessarily true because a man dies for it.

A thing is not necessarily true because a man dies for it.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

As soon as sacrifice becomes a duty and necessity to mankind. I see no limit to the horizon which opens read more

As soon as sacrifice becomes a duty and necessity to mankind. I see no limit to the horizon which opens before him.

Civility costs nothing and buys everything.

Civility costs nothing and buys everything.

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

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

Good manners have much to do with emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit read more

Good manners have much to do with emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit them.

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.

The society of women is the element of good manners.

The society of women is the element of good manners.