Courteous Quotes

101 Courteous quotes by 88 unique authors

If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. — Francis Bacon
A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man. — Cyrano de Bergerac
Something happens inside of us when we are courteous and deferential toward others. It is all part of a refining process, which if persisted in,… — Gordon B. Hinckley
Train your staff (if you have any) to be always helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable. Most importantly, give every member of your staff enough information and… — Susan Ward
In all your relations to men be great, just, generous, courteous, and kindly. The great are never otherwise. — Wallace D. Wattles
After Gibbs, one the most distinguished [American scientists] was Langley, of the Smithsonian. ... He had the physicist's heinous fault of professing to know nothing… — Henry Adams
We must be courteous to a man as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Courteous Reader, Astrology is one of the most ancient Sciences, held in high esteem of old, by the Wise and the Great. Formerly, no Prince… — Benjamin Franklin
A large nose is in fact the sign of an affable man, good, courteous, witty, liberal, courageous, such as I am. — Edmond Rostand
There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us. 'Tis good to give… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
I think a compliment ought always to precede a complaint, where one is possible, because it softens resentment and insures for the complaint a courteous… — Mark Twain
I learned to slip back and forth between my black and white worlds. One of those tricks I had learned: People were satisfied so long… — Barack Obama
Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous. — Peter Jennings
There are people who have an image of me as being rude and inconsiderate. But I'm completely the opposite, because I was raised not to… — Slash
We are being at once wisely aware of our own frivolity if we avoid hitting and whacking and prefer 'striking' and 'smiting'; talk and chat… — J.R.R. Tolkien
We must be ever courteous and patient with those who do not see eye to eye with us. We must resolutely refuse to consider our… — Mahatma Gandhi
Her air, her manners, all who saw admir'd; Courteous though coy, and gentle though retir'd; The joy of youth and health her eyes display'd, And… — George Crabbe
Whatever task you undertake, do it with all your heart and soul. Always be courteous, never be discouraged. Beware of him who promises something for… — Bernard Baruch
For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness and strength. — Gautama Buddha
The law of the [Cub Scout] pack guides the boys to move in the direction of being helpful, friendly, courteous, trustworthy and promote qualities which… — John C. Maxwell
The most essential elements of success in life are a purpose, increasing industry, temperate habits, scrupulous regard for ones word ... courteous manners, a generous… — William A. Clark
You will be courteous to your elders who have explored to the point from which you may advance; and helpful to your juniors who will… — Abbott Lawrence Lowell
You will accomplish more by kind words and a courteous manner than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used except in necessity. — Angela Merici
Greatness is so often a courteous synonym for great success. — Philip Guedalla
Argument need not be heated; it can be punctuated with courteous smiles - or sympathetic tears. — J. Sidlow Baxter

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