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
The reciprocal civility of authors is one of the most risible scenes in the farce of life. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
“In Charles Dickens's books I had to admire the way the meanest enemies spoke to each other, with what seemed to me… — Jane Hamilton Copy Share Image
You can be walking down the street for a chat, but until you've got the selfie out of the way, people aren't… — David Cameron Copy Share Image
I believe that if we stop talking at one another and start talking with one another, we can get a lot done. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Abroad, the balance of power is shifting. There are new and more terrible weapons - new and uncertain nations - new pressures… — John F. Kennedy 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
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
By never marrying, I ended up never divorcing, but I also failed to accumulate that brocade of civility and padlock of security… — Elizabeth Wurtzel Copy Share Image
Political civility is not about being polite to each other. It's about reclaiming the power of 'We the People' to come together,… — Parker Palmer Copy Share Image
I regret not getting brutally forthright with human beings a hell of a lot sooner than I did. Civility and obliquity are… — Kenny Smith Copy Share Image
I come from a profession which has suffered greatly because of the lack of civility. Lawyers treat each other poorly and it… — James E. Rogers Copy Share Image
Years ago on my radio show, I used to say, 'I'm a conservative, but I'm not in a bad mood about it.'… — Mike Pence Copy Share Image
“As dear Erasmus said, “It is part of the highest civility if, while never erring yourself, you ignore the errors of others.”… — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
In solitude the mind gains strength, and learns to lean upon herself; in the world it seeks or accepts of a few… — Laurence Sterne 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
Authors have a greater right than any copyright, though it is generally unacknowledged or disregarded. They have a right to the reader's… — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Copy Share Image
Civility, which is a disposition to accommodate and oblige others, is essentially the same in every country; but good breeding, asit is… — Lord Chesterfield 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
Her companion's discourse now sunk from its hitherto animated pitch, to nothing more than a short, decisive sentence of praise or condemnation… — Jane Austen 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
I've spent my life living in rural America, some of it in blue state Vermont, some of it in red state upstate… — Bill McKibben 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
Fear is not at the heart of Christianity nor of our nation. The very essence of Christian faith lies in forgiveness. Christians… — Cory Bernardi 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
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
So let us begin anew - remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Civility is not about dousing strongly held views. It's about making sure that people are willing to respect other perspectives. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
“Words have meaning beyond the obvious. Words have consequences beyond intentions. Civil words align risk and reward of such unknowns.” — John R. Dallas Jr Copy Share Image
“By speaking with courtesy and respect, you are offering a wonderful gift to yourself, a useful embarrassment to the unkind, and a… — Giannis Delimitsos Copy Share Image
Unfortunately civility is hard to codify or legislate, but you know it when you see it. It's possible to disagree without being… — Sandra Day O'Connor Copy Share Image
The civility of the world has reached that pitch that their more moral genius is becoming indispensable, and the quality of this… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
. . . it seldom happens, I think, that a man has the civility to die when all the world wishes it. — Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne Copy Share Image
Civility matters, respect matters, listening matters, and effective governance matters. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
“Straightforwardness without civility is like a surgeon’s knife, effective but unpleasant. Candor with courtesy is helpful and admirable.” Master” — Paramahansa Yogananda Copy Share Image
If I were the commissioner of all sports media, the one change I would make is to sprinkle a little niceness and… — Bob McKenzie Copy Share Image
“Fear was a wonderful propellant, and such a strong exponent of survival, even at the cost of others. Civility, it seemed, was… — Andrew Barrett Copy Share Image
“For all the Little Birds in our shared humanity who dare to explore beyond the status quo, welcome!” — Richard Silvia Copy Share Image
