Being polite Quote by Jean de la Bruyere Download Open image “A man must have very eminent qualities to hold his own without being polite.” — Jean de la Bruyere ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Being polite Men Polite Quality Rudeness
A man that is well ordered in his soul needeth little the unkind demeanor of worldly people nor yet their proud behavior. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Politeness does not always inspire goodness, equity, complaisance, and gratitude; it gives at least the appearance of these qualities, and makes man appear outwardly,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
“In order to be polite, it is necessary to have something to give. Politeness is the art of doing to others the honours of… — Astolphe de Custine Copy Share Image
A man may be very sincere in good principles, without having good practice. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
The only true source of politeness is consideration,--that vigilant moral sense which never loses sight of the rights, the claims, and the sensibilities of… — William Gilmore Simms Copy Share Image
A gentleman has ease without familiarity, is respectful without meanness; genteel without affectation, insinuating without seeming art. — Lord Chesterfield Copy Share Image
Propriety of manners, and consideration for others, are the two main characteristics of a gentleman. — Benjamin Disraeli Copy Share Image
Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
I cannot forbid a person to marry several wives, for it does not contradict Scripture. MARTIN LUTHER, letter to Chancellor Gregory Brück, January 13,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The unfaithful woman, if she is known for such by the person concerned, is only unfaithful. If she is thought faithful, she is perfidious. — Jean De La Bruyere Copy Share Image
What greater weakness can there be than not to know what is the source of one's being, of one's life, of one's senses, of… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Some people pretend they never were in love and never wrote poetry; two weaknesses which they dare not own -- one of the heart,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
How much wit, good-nature, indulgences, how many good offices and civilities, are required among friends to accomplish in some years what a lovely face… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
A man starts upon a sudden, takes Pen, Ink, and Paper, and without ever having had a thought of it before, resolves within himself… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
A man of variable mind is not one man, but several men in one; he multiplies himself as often as he changes his taste… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
He who knows how to wait for what he desires does not feel very desperate if he fails in obtaining it; and he, on… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr.,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Grief that is dazed and speechless is out of fashion: the modern woman mourns her husband loudly and tells you the whole story of… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Every hour in itself, as it respects us in particular, is the only one we can call our own. — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Normally when people say they haven't decided, they're being polite but they're definitely not voting for you. I think it's different this time. People… — David Cameron Copy Share Image
Lies hold civilization together. If people ever seriously begin telling each other what they really think, there'd be no peace. Good-bye to tact. Good-bye… — Jack McDevitt Copy Share Image
We're so concerned about being polite in society, and rightfully so, that it carries over onto a football team. But on a good football… — Scott Frost Copy Share Image
The toughest thing about being a celebrity, I suppose, is being polite when I don't want to be. — Eric Clapton Copy Share Image
We must recall the most important of humanity guidelines: Be polite. Being polite is possibly the greatest daily contribution everyone can make to life… — Caitlin Moran Copy Share Image
What have you done to my cat?" Magnus demanded... "You drank his blood, didn't you? You said you weren't hungry!" Simon was indignant. "I… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
You lose nothing by being polite. The answer is 'No', but please say it politely and give the reasons. ... Explain to me why… — Mr. Lee Copy Share Image
After a while, being so honest and so vulnerable on the page ends up affecting my own kind of self possession in the world,… — Morgan Parker Copy Share Image
Being polite to a person is not a sign of respect for them. It is merely a sign of a good upbringing and a… — Brandon Sanderson Copy Share Image
Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
