Art Quote by Astolphe de Custine

“The very essence of politeness is to take care that by our words and actions we make other people pleased with us as well…

— Jean de La Bruyère

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

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Politeness does not always inspire goodness, equity, complaisance, and gratitude; it gives at least the appearance of these qualities, and makes man appear outwardly,…

— Jean de la Bruyere

The very essence of politeness seems to be to take care that by our words and actions we make other people pleased with us…

— Jean de la Bruyere

“Politeness is nothing without respect”

— Brandon escriba

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

“Good manners without sincerity are like a beautiful dead lady. Straightforwardness without civility is like a surgeon's knife, effective but unpleasant. Candor with courtesy…

— Yukteswar Giri

“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

If you have plenty, give generously. If you have just enough, give something. If you have not, smile & distinguish yourself with politeness.

— Anonymous

One of the things that hold together a human society is the existence of basic politeness among its members.

— Yair Lapid

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

— Abel Stevens

Politeness is the flower of humanity.

— Joseph Joubert