R. Madhavan Quotes

I like being called 'Mr. Freeman' occasionally.

My one thing is respect. I don't care about anything else. You should respect everyone around you - the people who work for you, peers. Be classy.

I've met the Queen a couple of times, and she's been delightful. In fact, I often find myself thinking: 'What would the Queen do in this situation? Write a thank-you note? Yes, I'll do that.' She's all about courtesy.

I would never disrespect anyone.

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

I'm very much a gentleman in what I do.

When I talked to him on the phone yesterday. I called him George rather than Mr. Vice President. But, in public, it's Mr. Vice President, because that is who he is.

Shaking hands is meant as a sign of respect towards your opponent.

Bowing and showing respect - I don't give nothing about none of that. I'm just coming in and fighting.

Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.

I'm a gentleman.

Father told me that if I ever met a lady in a dress like yours, I must look her straight in the eyes.

By the by, if the English race had done nothing else, yet if they left the world the notion of a gentleman, they would have done a great service to mankind.

When I first came to the House of Commons and walked out into the lobby, men sprang to their feet. I asked them to sit down since I'd come to walk around. I didn't want them doing me favours.

In a day when, if you insulted a man it might cost you your life, you were probably more civil.

I am at heart a gentleman.

Be as polite to the custodian as you are to the chairman of the board.

A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat.

Being a gentleman is a worthy goal.

Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am? It's just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title. I'd appreciate it.

You treat a lady like a dame, and a dame like a lady.

A gentleman will not insult me, and no man not a gentleman can insult me.

I also found being called Sir rather silly.

No gentleman ever discusses any relationship with a lady.

One of the things I love about Africa is the amount of dignity and respect and humility you see all the time. You don't realise how often you're disrespected until you are surrounded by respect.