Quotes About Politeness

Some people did not like this ceremonious style. But after all when you have to kill a man it costs nothing to be polite.

When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine he is that polite all the time.

Beware of a man with manners.

During a long and varied career as a bachelor, dear spouse [mock platform manner], I have noticed that marriage is usually the death of politeness between a man and a woman.

Nobody thanks a witty man for politeness when he puts himself on a par with a society in which it would not be polite to show one's wit.

LADY BRACKNELL: Do you smoke? JACK: Well, yes, I must admit I smoke. LADY BRACKNELL: I'm glad to hear it. A man should always have an occupation of some kind.

A man can suffocate on courtesy.

Sorry, am I being rude?" she asks. "I'm used to saying whatever is on my mind. Mom used to say that politeness is deception in pretty packaging

My mom is the No. 1 person who has taught me to be courteous towards women, to always be respectful and polite to them, and to always lead with your heart.

It's not considered polite in Russia to count the money in someone else's pocket.

Dressing well is a form of good manners.

Kindness and politeness are not overrated at all. They're underused.

As youngsters, my mother taught her children that while we might not be the smartest people around, we could be courteous, polite and considerate of others.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Politeness requires this thing; decorum that; ceremony has its forms, and fashion its laws, and these must always follow, never the promptings of our own nature.

Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others.

Even a wolf knows how to be polite when animalistic humans have no clue about politeness

deferring gratification is a good definition of being civilized.

My biggest pet peeve is inconsiderate people.

Respect everyone if you want to be respected.

PLEASE and THANK YOU...two polite phrases which are slowly disappearing from our vocabulary.

Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much.

Ability does catches my attention, but its a politeness in the person that I remember.

Deep in my heart politeness impresses me more than competence.