If we think we regulate printing, thereby to rectify manners, we must regulate all regulations and pastimes, all that is read more

If we think we regulate printing, thereby to rectify manners, we must regulate all regulations and pastimes, all that is delightful to man.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.