Politeness Quotes · Page 13

Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.

— Abel Stevens

Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.

— Madame de Stael

My father believed in toughness, honesty, politeness and being on time. All very important lessons.

— Roger Moore

The almost Oriental politeness of the West Coast is one of its distinctive regional features, in marked contrast to the contentiousness of…

— Edmund White

There is a certain amount of politeness here in America, which is probably more than just politeness.

— Yiyun Li

such is the effect of true politeness, that it banishes all restraint and embarassment.

— Fanny Burney

Politeness. Now there's a poor man's virtue if ever there was one. What's so admirable about inoffensiveness, I should like to know.…

— Diane Setterfield

The true effect of genuine politeness seems to be rather ease than pleasure.

— Samuel Johnson

ACCEPT PRAISE FOR ITS WORTH - POLITENESS. BE BRUTALLY FRANK WITH YOURSELF. IT'S SAFER.

— Nellie Bly

Politeness has become so rare some people mistake it for flirtation.

— Anonymous

Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.

— Jean de la Bruyere

Politeness is, you know, is a wonderful thing. Manners are in fact, really important thing. But remember, Jesus didn't have many manners…

— Bono

Politeness [is] a sign of dignity, not subservience.

— Theodore Roosevelt

Politeness has become so rare that people mistake it for flirtation

— MlY AB

I hate being moved. I hate that man who came in. So self-righteous, so cruel. He made fun of me, that's why…

— Peter Ustinov

Defect in manners is usually the defect of fine perceptions. Men are too coarsely made for the delicacy of beautiful carriage and…

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

We cough because we can't help it, but others do it on purpose.

— Mignon McLaughlin

“A sweetened poison may go down more easily but will kill you just as surely.”

— Jamie Arpin-Ricci

Christian piety annihilates the egoism of the heart; worldly politeness veils and represses it.

— Blaise Pascal

“By speaking with courtesy and respect, you are offering a wonderful gift to yourself, a useful embarrassment to the unkind, and a…

— Giannis Delimitsos

Good breeding, a union of kindness and independence.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

true courtesy ... is real kindness kindly expressed.

— Julia McNair Wright

Politeness wins the confidence of princes.

— Chinese Proverbs

Never start a sentence with the words 'No offense.

— Gretchen Rubin

Conversation was never begun at once, nor in a hurried manner. No one was quick with a question, no matter how important,…

— Luther Standing Bear