"One reason that the task of inventing manners……" — Judith Martin

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This quote is filed under Affronted Quotes, one of 11 quotes in that category. Here are a few more:

• If you are affronted it is better to pass it by in silence, or with a jest, though with some… — Isaac Newton
• The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level. — Samuel Richardson
• Man is used to the fact that there are languages which he does not at first understand and which must… — Edward T. Hall
• Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art… — Oliver Goldsmith
• I would rather die than betray his trust." "That's not saying much, seeing as you're already dead," Ron observed. "Once… — Joanne Kathleen Rowling
• Cover your glass in France or Germany --even worse, in England - and in the voice of someone who has… — David Sedaris
• Peter,” Ashley asked softly, “Do you know what that was?” “Of course,” Peter said, much affronted. “A thimble.” “No,” said… — Sarah Rees Brennan
• What happened to you?” Jace looked affronted. “What happened to me?” Alec shook him, not lightly. “You said you were… — Cassandra Clare
• But Clary never found out what it wasn't, because there was a cry of "Jace!" and Alec appeared, breathless from… — Cassandra Clare
• Can you dance?" she asked before she could stop herself. "I can," he said, affronted. "I'm really good with the… — Jana Oliver

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