“In order to be polite, it is necessary to have something to give. Politeness is the art of doing to others the honours of the advantages we possess, whether of our minds, our riches, our rank, our standing, or any… — Astolphe de Custine Copy Share Image
“As long as we speak only in response to other people's disapproving silence, and as long as our words are but an apology, we… — Astolphe de Custine Copy Share Image
“In order to be polite, it is necessary to have something to give. Politeness is the art of doing to others the honours of… — Astolphe de Custine Copy Share Image