Richard Steele Quotes

The person who receives the most favors is the one who knows how to return them.

I think it's most important for children to understand the concept of respect and manners and also work ethic. I have a responsibility to those who came before me.

Being polite and grateful will make people more inclined to help you. And if people are willing to help you, you may accidentally get something you want.

It is not polite to receive a favor without returning it.

I'd open doors for anyone who opens doors for me.

From where I came from, the way I was raised, when somebody does something for you, you always want to give something back to them.

When people help me out, even with something like a move or a ride to the airport, I'm always thinking 'Are you sure it's okay? Are you sure you don't mind?'

When people do things for you, it's because they want to - because you, in some way, give them something meaningful that makes them want to please you, not because anyone owes you anything.

The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done you a small favor wish that he might have done you a greater one.

I write thank-you notes the minute I throw the wrapping paper away.

If someone is nice enough to come up to you and tell you how much they enjoy your work, and all they want in return is to take a photograph and for you to chat for five minutes, then I am delighted to do that.

On the way to work good-hearted young girls sometimes offer me their seats, which I accept and bless them in return, a transaction satisfying to all concerned.

We have nothing but gratitude for the opportunity we have had here, and any other response would be ridiculous, irresponsible and a lie. It is that simple. I owe China; China doesn't owe me.

Whether you're saying 'thank you' to friends, family members, customers, or a hiring manager who interviewed you for a job, the case in favor of gratitude is both altruistic and pragmatic.

I was raised to always be humble.

In life, it's best not to take anything for free - unless it's from someone who wishes you well.

Any hand that I've shaken, any person that I met when I was Joe Blow, now that I'm this guy Kevin Hart, has come back. That's why I treat everybody with respect. I'm always a nice pleasant guy to meet because when they come back to you, they remember.

A kindness received should be returned with a freer hand.

We seldom find people ungrateful so long as it is thought we can serve them.

A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.

But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or I'd never find a man. What's very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans I've ever met. He's a great man and a very good dad.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

Be just before you are generous.

I'd like to say from the beginning that the 12 years I've been coming here, I've met unfailing courtesy and cooperation, courtesy from your people and cooperation from the Ministry of Information.

If I go to your home, and you're cooking me a meal, I will eat whatever you put in front of me.