Quotes About Civility

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This was our language: half-truths, obvious lies, accusations neither one of us would ever make. It was a system eery bit as complicated as Morse code or the dancing of bees. Don't ask, don't tell, stay civil.

Softly, Miss,' answered she addressed; 'you'll lose nothing by being civil.

Syyttää toisia omasta onnettomuudestansa on sivistymättömyyden merkki; syyttää itseänsä on sivistyksen alkeiden ilmaus, olla syyttämättä muita ja itseänsä on näyte ihmisen sivistyksestä.

keep your language free of obscenities. Do not dip into the gutter in search of cheap laughs.

Politeness is the most acceptable hypocrisy

Coolidge had ladled out his share of mockery, especially in college, but could see now that attack politics yielded poor results. The best way to win was to stick to the issues and forgo any personal attacks or name-calling. Civility would be his rule from now on. He would try it out in his next campaign, for the office of state representative in Boston.

I have no use for people who exhibit manners.

There is a certain ancient civility about tailors that is welcome - especially in modern London, which is now very much an international city, not an English city. They're still a little vessel of Englishness in what is otherwise a pretty rambunctious place.

What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond party or self-interest.

The people in Chennai and Mumbai are equally cultured and well-informed.

The most practical kind of politics is the politics of decency.

People of all political persuasions - conservatives, moderates, and liberals alike - need to dedicate themselves once again to preserving the moral foundation of our society.

It was a pleasure to meet President Obama and Michelle. I'm not a political person, but I admire what he has done.

'Playboy' operated with a patina of civility that granted the average man a presumption of pleasure that went one way - his. And that permission flourished in the psyches of all kinds of men.

Is there decency left in American politics?

In some ways, political decency is a sign of a healthy democracy, but in other ways, it is the cause of it.

This country is not going to progress if we can't have decent civil conversations and be respectful to one another.

There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.

I am going to be respectful of you, and I want you to be respectful of me. We are all Democrats, and we need to act like it.

I will always remember and we must all remember that Democrats are our political rivals, not our enemies, and they deserve our respect.

That survival instinct, that will to live, that need to get back to life again, is more powerful than any consideration of taste, decency, politeness, manners, civility. Anything. It's such a powerful force.

People should have literary and cultural taste and should not bomb hotels.

I've met some Evertonians in the street, and they've been friendly. I've had taxi drivers who have been Everton fans. They've been really nice.