Courteous Quotes
101 Courteous quotes by 88 unique authors
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If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.
— Francis Bacon
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A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man.
— Cyrano de Bergerac
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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
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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
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In all your relations to men be great, just, generous, courteous, and kindly. The great are never otherwise.
— Wallace D. Wattles
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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
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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
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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
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A large nose is in fact the sign of an affable man, good, courteous, witty, liberal, courageous, such as I am.
— Edmond Rostand
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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
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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
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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
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Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.
— Peter Jennings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness and strength.
— Gautama Buddha
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Greatness is so often a courteous synonym for great success.
— Philip Guedalla
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Argument need not be heated; it can be punctuated with courteous smiles - or sympathetic tears.
— J. Sidlow Baxter
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