Quotes About Graciousness

ALWAYS give an autograph when somebody asks you.

he was particular in stipulating that if I were not received with cordiality, or

Good manners and graciousness pave the way for future favors. Bad manners crumble the road.

When complimented, a sincere "thank you" is the only response required.

If a man holds a door open for me or pulls back a chair so that this old bag can sit down, I'm delighted. Women who moan and carp about that sort of thing are stupid

For me, the healing process starts with graciousness and forgiveness.

Treat everyone on Earth like you're staying in their home. Because you are.

I can be nice - I don't need to be rude for no reason.

I had a day off, and I was walking down the street one day, and this Mercedes pulls up alongside me, and Alec Guinness leaned out and said, 'What are you doing, Kenny?' I said, 'I'm just walking around,' and he said, 'Do you want to come and see an oasis with my wife and I?' There was nothing arrogant or flash about him at all.

I look upon it as a Point of Morality, to be obliged by those who endeavour to oblige me.

It is a great mistake for men to give up paying compliments, for when they give up saying what is charming, they give up thinking what is charming.

Little phrases such as "I'm sorry to trouble you," "Would you be so kind as to—?" "Won't you please?" "Would you mind?" "Thank you"—little courtesies like these oil the cogs of the monotonous grind of everyday life—and, incidentally, they are the hallmark of good breeding.

Be about ten times more magnanimous than you believe yourself capable of. Your life will be a hundred times better for it.

I'm sorry we made you come all the way to our rooms just to take us right down the hall," Charles said. "It's my pleasure," Klaus said. As I'm sure you know, when people say, "It's my pleasure," they usually mean something along the lines of, "There's nothing on Earth I would rather do less

One of the few things I like about Bill Clinton is that he has very good manners. If his momma were still alive, I would congratulate her.

You must seize opportunities when they present themselves, not when they are convenient or obvious. The only way to cultivate your own luck is to be more flexible (you'll need to give up something for the right opportunity), humble (timing is out of your control), and gracious (when you see it, seize it!). Life's greatest opportunities run on their own schedule, not yours.

That was all very nice of them. They didn't have to do anything because I wasn't officially involved at all.

Courtesy is often the manifestation of trust, acceptance, and respect. We demonstrate courtesy by graciousness, consideration for one another, sincerity, listening, how we talk about teammates who aren't present, and the type of humor we use when jesting with one another.

generosity, and graciousness. By keeping humility in mind, you rise above the challenges to build trust.

If you strive to do your best in all things, people will take it as being the worst thing possible from you. And those whom you strive to treat most circumspectly will reward you most ungraciously. No one can please everyone to the same degree. If, however, you want to try it, you will be out of step with God and the truth. Base people's rebukes are the praises of good people.

Midafternoon, I went in for a drink of water, and Edna offered me a piece of strawberry pie. How could I refuse?

Some tea?" "I wouldn't say no, sir." When

To my fellow nominees, whoever they are - I'm not that familiar with their work - I just want to say, there's always next year - except, you know, for Ray Romano.

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