Hilary Rhoda Quotes

Take time to be kind and to say 'thank you.'

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

People really don't have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you.

When you have a lot of talent, you don't necessarily have to be gracious and consider everyone.

If you are good to this one and that one, this one and that one will say that you are good. If you are good to everyone, no one will say that you are good.

I really care about my readers. I care about anyone who reads my books.

Many men fail because they do not see the importance of being kind and courteous to the men under them. Kindness to everybody always pays for itself. And, besides, it is a pleasure to be kind.

I would never do anything to hurt anybody, especially if they're helping me. I'm not that kind of person.

One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.

Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.

A little bit of attention can go a long way.

It is boorish to live ungraciously: the giving is the hardest part; what does it cost to add a smile?

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

Gratitude is one of those things that cannot be bought. It must be born with men, or else all the obligations in the world will not create it.

I am much obliged to you gentlemen for leaving me one sentence of my own.

No, honey. This is for you.

People can talk about how much they care about you, but the small things like this, people taking time out of their day to come and support, it's amazing.

It's bizarre to be given an award for being empathetic and kind, which is what we all should be.

Gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give. And it's not a gift we often give to children. We expect it of them, but we don't necessarily give it back.

I think being thankful is very important, and being thankful means you're choosing to be kind.

People want to help me. They want the best for me. I always say thank you to people when they try that. I never get mad.

A simple thank-you goes a long way.

I remember once about 10 years ago when I was injured, having to rehearse, and I was walking with a stick. And I was terribly touched by the amount of people willing to give up a seat. You often hear that London is so brusque and rude, but the grace with which people negotiate incredibly crowded spaces is something rather nice.

There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.

In my book, all manners are is thinking of somebody else.