“Always refer to those of the female gender as ladies. The descriptive woman is usually reserved in Dixie for females of questionable… — Ann Barrett Batson Copy Share Image
An inward sincerity will of course influence the outward deportment; but where the one is wanting, there is great reason to suspect… — Laurence Sterne Copy Share Image
“- 'Poise is perfect balance, an equanimity of body and mind, complete composure whatever the social scene. Elegant dress, immaculate grooming, and… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
“I knew from her deportment she was trained. Therefore likely to be working with an organization, rather than on some sort of… — Barry Eisler Copy Share Image
The serious people who took him seriously never felt quite sure of his deportment; they were somehow aware that trusting their reputations… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It's not that prison makes you shed your abstract notions. On the contrary, it pares them down to their most succinct articulations.… — Joseph Brodsky Copy Share Image
“I don't understand the modern educational system at all." "Neither do I. We have to learn sewing and knitting and smocking. In… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
Prison is, indeed, a translation of your metaphysics, ethics, sense of history and whatnot into the compact terms of your daily deportment. — Joseph Brodsky Copy Share Image
“The Kraken was somewhat obsessed with posture. As for Lily, she barely gave it a second thought. In her opinion it was… — Peter Bunzl Copy Share Image
“Among the Huguenots he learned to be gentle and courteous; to bear himself among his elders respectfully, but without fear or shyness;… — G. A. HENTY Copy Share Image
“He wouldn’t let his son have any name if he could take it from him,” returned the old lady. “Look at the… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
