Callousness and insolence bring to bare unanimous social condemnation, while the simple efforts of politeness are admired; even in those who are… — Bryant H. McGill Copy Share Image
There is no policy like politeness; and a good manner is the best thing in the world either to get a good… — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Copy Share Image
In Japan, I was immensely impressed by the politeness, industrious nature and conscientiousness of the Japanese people. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“The need of politeness is at its maximum in speaking with foreigners, and is so irksome as to be paralysing to those… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Being nice to someone you have an issue with doesn't mean you are fake...it means someone taught you how to be polite. — Louise Angela Deseles Copy Share Image
Politeness does not always inspire goodness, equity, complaisance, and gratitude; it gives at least the appearance of these qualities, and makes man… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
“What a school of politeness is such a contemplation of the past! To take everything objectively, to be angry at nothing, to… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
“You can't teach a flower to be polite, because it's already polite; you need to teach politeness to a rude cactus!” — Mehmet Murat ildan Copy Share Image
All Politeness is owing to Liberty. We polish one another, and rub off our Corners and rough Sides by a sort of… — Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 10th Earl of Shaftesbury Copy Share Image
If you have plenty, give generously. If you have just enough, give something. If you have not, smile & distinguish yourself with politeness. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“A woman says to a man, 'Some people are polite, and some are quick. Each one's a good quality to have, but… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
“But Johannes had said, "Politeness is something you owe other people, because when you show a little courtesy, everything becomes easier and… — Anne Holm Copy Share Image
Old men when they begin to hear the last trumpet, on the morning breeze, often have a kind of absent-minded smile; like… — Joyce Cary Copy Share Image
No use to preach to the working-man courtesy & politeness when at the same time the working-man is not given working conditions… — B. Traven Copy Share Image
“I am little acquainted with politeness, but I know a good deal of benevolence of temper and goodness of heart.” — Robert Burns Copy Share Image
A quick and sound judgment, good common sense, kind feeling, and an instinctive perception of character, in these are the elements of… — Charles Simmons Copy Share Image
“Ironic. I'm here because of my inherent dangerousness, but it's my inherent politeness that makes me put up with this. With him.” — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image