Quotes About Tact

Give them nothing, but give it politely.

I would never say anything derogatory about another actor even in my sleep.

Do us all a favor and toss your mouth overboard.

She said there was no tactful way for a naked person to cope with a runny nose, especially while dancing. Orly grudgingly agreed.

Knowing when not to fight is just as important as knowing how.

You are all vinegar, my dear Helen. I believe in the judicious application of honey.

I never speak ill of dead people or live judges.

Well honestly, I do stay away from being political, especially about Trump. It's just one of those things.

Un-soft answers only worsen the mama drama in my house. And they don't win many points with my coworkers or neighbors either. When we give an un-soft answer, we drizzle a little gasoline on the tiniest spark of a potential spat. It may combust and flare, setting off a big old blaze. However

Diplomacy is about dealing with those you rather avoid.

Hasta donde se toca ambición se tiene tacto leal de hombre; cuando ya no se la toca, la criatura se vuelve nada menos que el santo y produce no sé que vértigo.

I always try to suit my clothes to my company. It is the only way to be inconspicuous.

We stared at each other. The level of politeness had risen to dangerous levels.

When I was younger I probably didn't understand something basic about tact, but I think it kept faint-hearted people at arm's distance and that's not such a bad thing, because life is short and I know the kind of people I want to work with.

Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be said.

You're not a coward just because you don't want to hurt people.

I probably not as likely to say what's on my mind, and I think most people aren't. It's not something I would want to always be doing. So that's why I'm not a politician.

There's a lot of good things about England, but I don't want to tell you too many of them.

I just don't believe that you have to come in and insult people when you want to change things.

Finally, be ready to disarm with a smile, even as you cut deep with words.

If you can't say anything nice, at least have the decency to be vague.

If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

Fair and softly goes far.

The most admirable quality among people is when we pause and think of something to say, without ripping others to shreds (even if they deserved it).