“I am a down-to-earth gentleman who will never, under any circumstances, resemble some sort of romantic hero like Mr Darcy. ” — Samantha Tonge Copy Share Image
He's a fascinating gentleman. Old-school. I tried to talk him into attending one of my services, but he said he wasn't finished… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
On the way up here to the podium, a gentleman came up to me and said, "Governor, you are as good a… — Arnold Schwarzenegger Copy Share Image
Our manners, our civilization, and all the good things connected with manners and civilization, have, in this European world of ours, depended… — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
a true gentleman ... was characterized as the man that asks the fewest questions. This trait of refined society might be adopted… — Harriet Beecher Stowe Copy Share Image
Great smile. That's what attracts me. Confidence, not cockiness. He's gotta be a gentleman. Open the doors. Pick me up for a… — Odette Yustman Copy Share Image
The ladies here probably exchanged looks which meant, 'Men never know when things are dirty or not;' and the gentlemen perhaps thought… — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
What makes golf unique is that it's up to the integrity of each person to determine whether they want to apply the… — John Smoltz Copy Share Image
Ladies and Gentlemen, we're about to begin boarding. If we could ask for your cooperation, please stay seated until you row has… — Brian Regan Copy Share Image
“He's so handsome," Phoebe commented just as Finley directed her attention at her. "Who?" she demanded. "The Duke of Greythorne," came the… — Kady Cross Copy Share Image
I am a wicked man... But do you know, gentlemen, what was the main point about my wickedness? The whole thing, precisely… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
As long as the Southern colleges have revivals on their campuses and students get converted to Methodism and join the YMCA and… — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
I had not seen "Pride and Prejudice," till I read that sentence of yours, and then I got the book. And what… — Charlotte Bronte Copy Share Image
Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully: a clown, whatever he may do, will never pass for a… — Jean de La Fontaine Copy Share Image
No justification of virtue will enable a man to be virtuous. Without the aid of trained emotions the intellect is powerless against… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Gentlemen, the time is coming when there will be two great classes, Socialists, and Anarchists. The Anarchists want the government to be… — William Graham Sumner Copy Share Image
The Englishman wants to be recognized as a gentleman, or as some other suitable species of human being; the American wants to… — Louis Kronenberger Copy Share Image
If you can imagine photography in the guise of a woman and you’d ask her what she thought of Stieglitz, she’d say:… — Alfred Stieglitz Copy Share Image
But let's speak of art for a moment. Yes, art. I know a gentleman who makes excellent portraits. This gentleman is a… — Tristan Tzara Copy Share Image
Honorable, adj.: Afflicted with an impediment in one's reach. In legislative bodies, it is customary to mention all members as honorable; as,… — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
That slow poison [slavery] is daily contaminating the minds and morals of our people. Every gentlemen here is born a petty tyrant,… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Tom Foley was a statesman, and it was a privilege to serve under him when he was the Speaker of the House.… — Nancy Pelosi Copy Share Image
Maxilan, darling." Locke raised one eyebrow and smiled. "I knew you were driven, but I had no idea you could smoulder. Come,… — Scott Lynch Copy Share Image
The announcement that there is a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen television series hasn't caused me to drastically alter my opinions. Now it… — Alan Moore Copy Share Image
The sluices of the grog-shop are fed from the wine-glasses in the parlor, and there is a lineal descent from the gentleman… — Edwin Hubbel Chapin Copy Share Image
A gentleman doesn't have one set of manners for the house of a poor man and another for the house of someone… — William Maxwell Copy Share Image
“I don't plan to be a gentleman about this Victoria. He doesn't want you - he doesn't want anyone - an I… — Colleen Gleason Copy Share Image
Those gentlemen, who will be elected senators, will fix themselves in the federal town, and become citizens of that town more than… — George Mason Copy Share Image
While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law,… — Confucius Copy Share Image
“The elevator doors open on the ground floor. Christian shakes his head slightly as if to clear his thoughts and gestures for… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
Presently I shall be introduced as 'this venerable old gentleman' and the axe will fall when they raise me to the degree… — Stephen Leacock Copy Share Image
Ladies and gentlemen, a picture is not worth a thousand words. In fact, we found some pictures that are worth 500 billion words. — Erez Lieberman Aiden Copy Share Image
George Washington was quite a farmer. He was a farmer, Civil Engineer and gentleman. He made enough at civil engineering to indulge… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Bishop Wilkins prophesied that the time would come when gentlemen, when they were to go on a journey, would call for their… — Maria Edgeworth Copy Share Image
“Taking good care of your husband or wife is the best way to thank their parent or parents for having taken good… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
A gentleman would have announced himself!” I told him, pressing against the side of the tub. “And a scoundrel would have joined… — Karen Chance Copy Share Image
People who begin sentences with "I may be old-fashioned but--" are usually not only old-fashioned but wrong. I never thought the time… — Robert Benchley Copy Share Image
Shah Rukh Khan is such a gentleman that he doesn't intimidate anyone. He is nothing but sweet to everyone, and he has… — Varun Dhawan Copy Share Image
The gentlemen who wrote the Constitution were as suspicious of efficient government as they were wary of democracy, a "turbulence and a… — Lewis H. Lapham Copy Share Image
There is no more graceful and healthful accomplishment for a lady than fly-fishing, and there is no reason why a lady should… — William Cowper Prime Copy Share Image
![“Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully: a clown, whatever he may do, will never pass for a gentleman. [Fr., Ne forcons point notre talent; Nous ne ferions rien avec grace: Jamais un lourdaud, quoi qu'il fasse, Ne saurit passer pour galant.]” quote by Jean de La Fontaine](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/7af/jean-de-la-fontaine-2320_clown_let-us-not-overstrain-our-talents-lest-w_560631.jpg)
![“That slow poison [slavery] is daily contaminating the minds and morals of our people. Every gentlemen here is born a petty tyrant, practiced in acts of despotism and cruelty.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/c86/george-mason-8435_american-revolution_that-slow-poison-slavery-is-daily-contam_1271467.jpg)
