406 Quotes About Manners

Party animosity was concealed under a veil of studied courtesy.

Kindness is strength, courtesy is power.

Insincerity had never come easily to her, but good manners required it on occasion, even if a superhuman effort was needed.

There being some of them who had still quite natural manners, which in a courtier is, I need hardly say, a very grave offence.

Open Doors For Others And Doors Will Open For You" Mama T

In society, the object of conversation is of course entertainment and improvement, and it must, therefore, be adapted to the circle in which it is carried on, and must be neither too high nor too deep for the party at large, so that every one may contribute his share, just as pleasure, and to the best of his ability

Lord Chesterfield advises his son “to speak often, but not to speak much at a time; so that if he does not please, he will not at least displease to any great extent.” Rousseau tells us, that, “persons who know little, talk a great deal, while those who know a great deal say very little.

I turned to run, but I didn't actually take a step, even though I wanted to. That wasn't the way I was raised. My mother taught me that if you knock on a door, you have to wait there until someone answers.

I examined my palm; the skin was unbroken and smooth, showing no sign of the burn. It glistened with saliva. I really wanted to wipe it clean against my jeans, but that seemed rude. Of course, he’d just licked me, so maybe his idea of rude was different than mine.