In less than a century after the barbarian nations settled in their new conquests, almost all the effects of the knowledge and… — Bryan Ward-Perkins Copy Share Image
Patience is no small, fell-good personal quality. It is at the heart of diplomacy and civility, lawfulness and civil order. Without it,… — M. J. Ryan 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
Constant conflict is actually often good politics. Because the more you can inflame your supporters the more likely they are to show… — William J. Clinton Copy Share Image
As we move into the twenty-first century, women's status in society will become the standard by which to measure our progress toward… — Mahnaz Afkhami Copy Share Image
The need for civility in society has never been more important. The foundation of kindness and civility begins in our homes. It… — Quentin L. Cook Copy Share Image
Recently in Washington, unfortunately, we have seen examples of the wrong kind of leadership -- when politicians choose scorched earth over common… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
I could not but wonder at the queen's unprecedented civility, until I realized with a flush of shame that it was my… — Catherine Gilbert Murdock Copy Share Image
Nice is a pallid virtue. Not like honesty or courage or perseverance. On the other hand, in a nation notably lacking in… — Molly Ivins Copy Share Image
You know, we did a good job in containing the Soviet Union, but we made a lot of mistakes, we supported really… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
Civility is perhaps a quaint notion but civility in Parliament is something we should always strive to uphold. — Jay Weatherill 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
I have often seen people uncivil by too much civility, and tiresome in their courtesy. — Michel de Montaigne Copy Share Image
“Words were insufficient for the elevation of his [Mr Collins'] feelings; and he was obliged to walk about the room, while Elizabeth… — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
“Good manners without sincerity are like a beautiful dead lady. Straightforwardness without civility is like a surgeon's knife, effective but unpleasant. Candor… — Yukteswar Giri Copy Share Image
“If I had to name the biggest difference between Bhutan and the rest of the world, I could do it in one… — Linda Leaming Copy Share Image
I believe the gun has no power because a gun can only kill, but a pen can give life. — Malala Yousafzai 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
“Women enjoy a different history of madness. From witchcraft to hysteria we're just bad news. We know that women were condemned as… — Cormac McCarthy Copy Share Image
You never see the old austerity That was the essence of civility; Young people hereabouts, unbridled, now Just want. — Moliere Copy Share Image
Now the good of political life is a great political good. It is not a secular good specified by a comprehensive doctrine… — John Rawls Copy Share Image
If one wants to be called a queen, one should act with civility and grace. — Jinkx Monsoon Copy Share Image
