Propriety Quotes

99 Propriety quotes by 77 unique authors

Propriety of manners, and consideration for others, are the two main characteristics of a gentleman. — Benjamin Disraeli
Perhaps propriety is as near a word as any to denote the manners of the gentleman; elegance is necessary to the fine gentleman; dignity is… — William Hazlitt
That Francis Bacon retains his reputation gained, is not strange to any that knows him. The unusual words wherewith he had spangled his speech, were… — Edward Coke
Oratory is good only if it has the qualities of fitness for the occasion, propriety of style, and originality of treatment, while in the case… — Isocrates
Asking women to respect themselves in order to ‘earn’ the right to be treated like a human being is total horseshit. But suggesting that you… — Clementine Ford
Propriety and single interest divides the people of a land and the whole world into parties and is the cause of all wars and bloodshed… — Gerrard Winstanley
A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He practices it according to the principles of propriety. He brings it forth in modesty and… — Confucius
Female schools might be comprised in the list of those worthy the public patronage, with great propriety. — Joseph Lancaster
The fruit of humanity is devotion to one's parents. The fruit of righteousness is to respect one's elders. The fruit of wisdom is to understand… — Mencius
I can only answer that I tried to tell the truth and, if not be objective, at least be fair; history is not served when… — Randy Shilts
In many parts of the world-including Polynesia, north Africa & the Middle East-public dancing that focused on a physically linked couple would have been unthinkable,… — Gerald Jonas
If a man has no humaneness what can his propriety be like? If a man has no humaneness what can his happiness be like? — Confucius
Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no… — Confucius
Propriety was a rigid master, but one that must be obeyed if one wanted to keep a sterling reputation. — Lawana Blackwell
Androgyny suggests a spirit of reconciliation between the sexes; it suggests, further, a full range of experience…it suggests a spectrum upon which human beings choose… — Carolyn Heilbrun
The authour who imitates his predecessors only by furnishing himself with thoughts and elegances out of the same general magazine of literature, can with little… — Samuel Johnson
IT is difficult to speak or write with becoming moderation or propriety, on topics to which we are biased by prejudice, interest, or even principle. — Joseph Lancaster
Masonry, according to the general acceptation of the term, is an art founded on the principles of geometry, and devoted to the service and convenience… — William Howard Taft
No man can well doubt the propriety of placing a president of the United States under the most solemn obligations to preserve, protect, and defend… — Joseph Story
No man can well doubt the propriety of placing a president of the United States under the most solemn obligations to preserve, protect, and defend… — Joseph Story
It is better then, to save the work while it is begun. You have done the labor; maintain it - keep it. If men choose… — Abraham Lincoln
...many of us inhibit our capacity for growth because the culture encourages us to live lives of uniformity. We stall, deny, ignore the ensuing crisis… — Joan Anderson
If a man is not good, what has he to do with the rules of propriety? If he is not good, what has he to… — Confucius
Generosity, pleasing address, courage and propriety of conduct are not acquired, but are inbred qualities. — Chanakya
Be aroused by poetry; structure yourself with propriety, refine yourself with music. — Confucius

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