Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none, although they give occasion. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Sanctions alone could not stop Iran's nuclear program. But they did help bring Iran to the negotiating table. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I am the eternal optimist. I think that, over time, people respond to civility and -- and rational argument. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The people who are good at being civil often lack strong convictions and people who have strong convictions often lack civility. — Martin E. Marty Copy Share Image
“When someone has wronged you, continue to treat them with civility. It’s the ultimate mark of a mensch.” — Bruna Martinuzzi Copy Share Image
“Why is etiquette important?” “Because it maintains civility, making it possible for people from different worlds to interact with a minimum of… — Scott Meyer Copy Share Image
Our relationship now thoroughly ruined, with even civility destroyed between us, all I wanted anymore was the door. — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
I think almost every writer in the world would hope that books would be always talked about with respect and civility and… — Dave Eggers Copy Share Image
A winning wave, (deserving note.) In the tempestuous petticote, A careless shoe-string, in whose tye I see a wilde civility,-- Doe more… — Robert Herrick Copy Share Image
If a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from trouble, and neither will speaking… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Seattle is not an overly friendly city. It is a civil city, but not altogether friendly. People from outside mistake the civility… — Jonathan Raban Copy Share Image
Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business. Large stores, gilt signs, flaming advertisements, will all prove unavailing if… — P. T. Barnum Copy Share Image
We do have to treat people the way Americans always treat people, with the highest level of compassion and care. But they… — Marco Rubio Copy Share Image
There is a mighty gulf between those who love and those who do not love God To the one class we owe… — Frederick William Robertson Copy Share Image
She smiled then, an adorable, sweet smile that took his breath away. He forgot all about trying to maintain an air of… — Maya Banks Copy Share Image
Ultimately, only diplomacy can bring about a durable solution to the challenge posed by Iran's nuclear program. As President and Commander in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“If the secret core of potlatch is the reciprocity of exchange, why is this reciprocity not asserted directly, why does it assume… — Slavoj Žižek Copy Share Image
Okay, so here's my question: When did civility become incompatible with protest? Why do some people consider civility an antonym - anathema,… — Steven Petrow Copy Share Image
The notion of political correctness has ignited controversy across the land. And although the movement arises from the laudable desire to sweep… — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
Our tears are not enough. Our words and our prayers are not enough. If we really want to honor these twelve men… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Mitchell Sanders was right. For the common soldier, at least, war has the feel-the spiritual texture-of a great ghostly fog, thick and… — Tim O'Brien Copy Share Image
Technology and production can be great benefactors of man, but they are mindless instruments, and if undirected they careen along with a… — Charles A. Reich Copy Share Image
Let’s not forget that American democracy started with ‘We the People’ agreeing to work hard to create ‘a more perfect union.’ We’ve… — Parker J. Palmer Copy Share Image
Manlius ... took care in his invitations, actively sought to exclude from his circle crude and vulgar men like Caius Valerius. But… — Iain Pears Copy Share Image
The reciprocal civility of authors is one of the most risible scenes in the farce of life. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
I hold to the idea that civility, understood as the willingness to engage in public discourse, is the first virtue of citizens. — Mark Kingwell Copy Share Image
Being aloof, gruff, or stern never got anyone anywhere. Who wants to be treated like that? Certainly not you. And surely not… — Wayne D. Dosick Copy Share Image
“The system wears a mask of civility, yet will quickly reveal its true nature in the form of magnificently-purposed violence when needed.” — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
Civility isn't just some optional value in a multicultural, multistate democratic republic. Civility is the key to civilization. — Van Jones Copy Share Image
While it's true that Washington would benefit from more civility, the Senate, behind the scenes, is an extraordinarily collegial institution. — Jon Kyl Copy Share Image
Comedy speaks for civilization; farce bears an ill-concealed, sometimes unconcealed animus against civilization. Often against civility too. — Irving Howe Copy Share Image
I'm so sick and tired of all this violence, this gun violence. And how could I speak on it - you know… — Snoop Dogg Copy Share Image
This perpetual round of constrained civilities to persons quite indifferent to us, is the most provoking and tiresome thing in theworld, but… — Fanny Burney Copy Share Image
While I began writing 'Rules of Civility' in 2006, the genesis of the book dates back to the early 1990s, when I… — Amor Towles Copy Share Image
You know, my father was a great encouragement for me because he spoke out for women's rights, he spoke out for girl's… — Malala Yousafzai Copy Share Image
No greater glory can be handed down than to conquer the barbarian, to recall the savage and the pagan to civility, to… — Richard Hakluyt Copy Share Image
My mother saved our home with a minimum wage job. But in the 1960s, a minimum wage job would support a family… — Elizabeth Warren Copy Share Image
From an athlete's perspective, to cancel the Olympics in regards to the threats would be absolutely devastating - especially since the Olympics… — Brian Boitano Copy Share Image
If that thy fame with ev'ry toy be pos'd, 'Tis a thin web, which poysonous fancies make; But the great souldier's honour… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
I do not accept that we cannot find a common sense way to preserve our traditions, including our basic second amendment freedoms… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
