Born Quote by Judith Martin

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then by stars at their nativities.

— George Herbert

I think that few people are aware how early it is right to respect the modesty of an infant.

— Harriet Martineau

There is the possibility that humankind can outgrow its infantile tendencies, as I suggested in 'Childhood's End.' But it is amazing how childishly gullible…

— Arthur C. Clarke

I grew up with babies, so babies have never been particularly intimidating to me.

— Carrie Coon

Children are capable of such open rudeness.

— Trenton Lee Stewart

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

I don't particularly like babies. They are loud and smelly and, above all other things, demanding. No matter how much free day care you…

— Amanda Marcotte

Teach a child good manners during babyhood.

— Nachman of Breslov

Babies are like poems. They're beautiful to their creator, but to other people, they're silly and they're irritating.

— Doug Stanhope

“Some people feel angry or upset when they think a baby is dominating the attention of an adult, perhaps because it unconsciously reminds them…

— Gabrielle Palmer

There is a guilty pleasure in being rude and knowing that it's acting rather than you. But you get the same release as if…

— Laurence Fox

“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