Character Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott

Politeness is the result of good sense and good nature.

— Oliver Goldsmith

Politeness is fictitious benevolence. Depend upon it, the want of it never fails to produce something disagreeable to one or other.

— Samuel Johnson

“Politeness must be cultivated, for the promptings of nature are eminently selfish, and courtesy and good-breeding are only attainable by effort and discipline. But…

— Arthur Martine

In the contemporary world, we think of politeness as surface behavior, like frosting - it's sweet and attractive and finishes off the cake. But…

— Amor Towles

Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.

— Madame de Stael

True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can.

— Alexander Pope

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

— Abel Stevens

True politeness is perfect ease and freedom. It simply consists in treating others just as you love to be treated yourself.

— Lord Chesterfield

“Plus, it is basic human nature to treat polite people worse than rude people. It is easier to assert dominance over a person unlikely…

— Joseph Fink

Politeness is benevolence in small things

— Anonymous

True politeness is the spirit of benevolence showing itself in a refined way. It is the expression of good-will and kindness. It promotes both…

— Henry Ward Beecher

Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld