Affection Quote by Humphry Davy

In the contemporary world, we think of politeness as surface behavior, like frosting - it's sweet and attractive and finishes off the cake. But…

— Amor Towles

Too many people think that "good manners" are about subjugating yourself to others. Not true. Respect, and just as important, self-respect are two key…

— Steven Petrow

Perhaps the greatest rudenesses of our time come not from the callousness of strangers, but from the solicitousness of intimates who believe that their…

— Judith Martin

Good manners reflect something from inside-an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.

— Emily Post

“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

Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.

— Sydney Smith

Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love, and respect.

— Sydney Smith

Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others.

— Emily Post

Good manners are appreciated as much as bad manners are abhorred.

— Bryant H. McGill

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

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Politeness induces morality. Serenity of manners requires serenity of mind.

— Julia Ward Howe

True politeness is perfect ease and freedom. It simply consists in treating others just as you love to be treated yourself.

— Lord Chesterfield