Civility costs nothing and buys everything.

Civility costs nothing and buys everything.

Knowing a great deal is not the same as being smart; intelligence is not information alone but also judgment, the read more

Knowing a great deal is not the same as being smart; intelligence is not information alone but also judgment, the manner in which information is collected and used

You can't be truly rude until you understand good manners.

You can't be truly rude until you understand good manners.

When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at read more

When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself.

A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.

A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

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

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

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.

Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.

Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.