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.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.

Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass

Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass

Etiquette is behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential.

Etiquette is behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential.

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.

Civility costs nothing and buys everything.

Civility costs nothing and buys everything.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

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.

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

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