Quotes About Courtesy

In the Philippines, the host should always be willing to defer to the wishes of the guest.

I'm a professional non-fiction reader, that's what I do. But in my 20s we had our own vampire and witch moment, courtesy of Anne Rice, whose books I read and loved.

Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

A gentleman is simply a patient wolf.

I always respect a woman.

Never guess a woman's age. Never guess a woman's weight. Never even talk about weight in front of a woman. And never, ever ask a woman when she's due.

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I never had the courtesy to thank her for it.

I always open doors for women. It's just good manners.

I don't want to be equal to a man. We are different and are meant to be that way. Women are more resilient than men. I thrive on the difference between a man and a woman and love a well-behaved man opening doors for me and a certain amount of caring that happens.

Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teacher's instructions, and guided by principles of ritual. Only then can he observe the rules of courtesy and humility, obey the conventions and rules of society, and achieve order.

I don't mind you thinking I'm stupid, but don't talk to me like I'm stupid.

To be always thinking about your manners is not the way to make them good; the very perfection of manners is not to think about yourself.

One's appearance bespeaks dignity corresponding to the depth of his character. One's concentrated effort, serene attitude, taciturn air, courteous disposition, thoroughly polite bearing, gritted teeth with a piercing look - each of these reveals dignity. Such outward appearance, in short, comes from constant attentiveness and seriousness.

I'm teaching my daughters to be ladies by showing them how to dress appropriately when they leave the house, and how to be thoughtful and polite.

If I'm receiving an email from a stranger, I usually like it to be properly thoughtful and explanatory, and not just hitting someone up for a casual favor out of the blue who you've never met before. I really believe in manners.

Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.

If you are late, you are wasting precious moments of another person's life. Moments they can never get back!

Dalam berargumentasi jangan mengeluarkan ejekan mau pun sindiran tajam.

The important thing was that we were being polite and not saying all the things that were making us unhappy, which was the only way we knew how to love each other.

Most people will show you courtesy, but in a fraudulent, untruthful, way.

I am in favor of preserving the French habit of kissing ladies' hands — after all, one must start somewhere.

When you start to lose your temper, remember: There's nothing manly about rage. It's courtesy and kindness that define a human being—and a man. That's who possesses strength and nerves and guts, not the angry whiners. To react like that brings you closer to impassivity—and so to strength. Pain is the opposite of strength, and so is anger. Both are things we suffer from, and yield to.

It's courtesy and kindness that define a human being