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.

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

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

Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.

Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.

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.

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.

Good breeding consists in concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person.

Good breeding consists in concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person.

I don't mind if you don't like my manners. I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad. I grieve over read more

I don't mind if you don't like my manners. I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad. I grieve over them on long winter evenings.

The test of good manners is to be patient with the bad ones.

The test of good manners is to be patient with the bad ones.

The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.

The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.