The society of women is the element of good manners.

The society of women is the element of good manners.

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.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

Politeness is only one half good manners and the other half good lying.

Politeness is only one half good manners and the other half good lying.

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.

Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard.

Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.

At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.

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

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