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Frankness is usually a euphemism for rudeness. — Muriel Spark
Ideological differences are no excuse for rudeness. — Judith Martin
A black boxer's career is the perfect metaphor for the career of a black male. Every day is like being in the gym, sparring with… — Ishmael Reed
...Many of us are perpetual reactors. We let other people determine our actions and attitudes. We let other people determine whether we will be rude… — Marvin J. Ashton
Society is infected with rude, cynical, restless, and frivolous persons who prey upon the rest, and whom no public opinion concentrated into good manners, forms… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
I read with keen interest the words of a bumper sticker readily visible on the highly polished chrome bumper of a car which was weaving… — Thomas S. Monson
Perhaps the greatest rudenesses of our time come not from the callousness of strangers, but from the solicitousness of intimates who believe that their frank… — Judith Martin
Rudeness is something I just can't tolerate. — Phil Ramone
A man must have very eminent qualities to hold his own without being polite. — Jean de la Bruyere
The natural progress of the works of men is from rudeness to convenience, from convenience to elegance, and from elegance to nicety. — Samuel Johnson
Folly often goes beyond her bounds, but impudence knows none. — Ben Jonson
Except in streetcars one should never be unnecessarily rude to a lady. — O. Henry
If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the Continent you would remark, "You are a liar, Sir, and a rather dirty one at… — George Mikes
Many of our newly smart would rather be found murdering their children than being kind to their parents. They would prefer to be damned for… — Irwin Edman
Obesity is the result of a loss of self-control. Indeed, loss of self-control might be said to be the defining social (or anti-social) characteristic of… — Theodore Dalrymple
Our lives are fed by kind words and gracious behavior. We are nourished by expressions like 'excuse me' and other such simple courtesies...Rudeness, the absence… — Edward M Hays
Rudeness luxuriates in the absence of self-respect. — Eric Hoffer
Inappropriateness is funny to me. Rudeness is hilarious. — Zach Galifianakis
The great accomplishment of Jobs's life is how effectively he put his idiosyncrasies - his petulance, his narcissism, and his rudeness - in the service… — Malcolm Gladwell
Living en famille provides the strongest motives for rudeness combined with the maximum opportunity for displaying it. — Quentin Crisp
Rudeness is a weak imitation of strength. — Eric Hoffer
There cannot be greater rudeness than to interrupt another in the current of his discourse. — John Locke
'Honesty' in social life is often used as a cover for rudeness. But there is quite a difference between being candid in what you're talking… — Judith Martin
Good manners are appreciated as much as bad manners are abhorred. — Bryant H. McGill
A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect. — Bryant H. McGill

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