It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship. — Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Copy Share Image
“You know, the kind who know Jesus by His first name, but out of politeness never use it even to His face.” — Toni Morrison Copy Share Image
“She'd never mastered the talent for apologizing, but she appreciated it in other people.” — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within. — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Art requires neither complaisance nor politeness; nothing but faith, faith and freedom. — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
“You know I don't drink." "It's still polite to ask." "And where would we be without politeness?” — Broaddus Maurice Copy Share Image
“Display politeness and frankness always both in action and conversation. Don’t keep engaging in useless arguments. It scares your dreams away. Talk… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
If a man didn't make sense, the Scotch felt it was misplaced politeness to try to keep him from knowing it. Better… — John Kenneth Galbraith Copy Share Image
Imagine a superstar of his stature coming to someone like me and saying, 'Hi Meghana, I'm Mohanlal. Nice to meet you!' I… — Meghana Raj Copy Share Image
The company of women of fashion will improve your manners, though not your understanding; and that complaisance and politeness, which are so… — Lord Chesterfield Copy Share Image
Curious how Love destroys every vestige of that politeness which the human race, in its years of evolution, has so painfully acquired. — Stella Gibbons Copy Share Image
“As the head of an expedition, you can't pussyfoot around being polite to everyone. You have to show your teeth once in… — Tahir Shah Copy Share Image
Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
What's so useful about the British culture of politeness is the level of passive aggression is really fun to write. — Phoebe Waller-Bridge Copy Share Image
A true politeness does not result from any hasty and artificial polishing, it is true, but grows naturally in characters of the… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Moving parts in rubbing contact require lubrication to avoid excessive wear. Honorifics and formal politeness provide lubrication where people rub together. Often… — Robert A. Heinlein Copy Share Image
Vanity is as advantageous to a government as pride is dangerous. To be convinced of this we need only represent, on the… — Baron de Montesquieu Copy Share Image
“In order to be polite, it is necessary to have something to give. Politeness is the art of doing to others the… — Astolphe de Custine Copy Share Image
“If ever you get invited into someone's home,' my father said (as he had been invited five or six times that morning),… — Dick Francis Copy Share Image
“Chava," he said, "it's a cruel irony that you have the most difficulty precisely when those around you are on their best… — Helene Wecker Copy Share Image
There was on section in First Corinthians 13 that talks about (showing) patience, kindness, politeness, how can I demonstrate forgiveness to my… — Alex Kendrick Copy Share Image
I'm making a list I'm making a list of things I must say For politeness, And goodness and kindness and gentleness Sweetness… — Shel Silverstein Copy Share Image
He rose, offering his hand to Evanlyn to assist her. Even though she was lithe and athletic as a cat, she took… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“There is an old German fable about porcupines who need to huddle together for warmth, but are in danger of hurting each… — Lynne Truss Copy Share Image
[John Adams and Tomas Jefferson] shared experience in 1775 - 1776 in bringing about the separation from Britain and their service in… — Gordon S. Wood Copy Share Image
It is said that the Queen has come to love the Commonwealth, partly because it supplies her with regular cheering crowds of… — Boris Johnson Copy Share Image
We define boredom as the pain a person feels when he's doing nothing or something irrelevant, instead of something he wants to… — Paul Goodman Copy Share Image
In truth, politeness is artificial good humor, it covers the natural want of it, and ends by rendering habitual a substitute nearly… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
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