Pratibha Patil Quotes

It's too much to expect in an academic setting that we should all agree, but it is not too much to expect discipline and unvarying civility.

It was surprising to me to hear a member question whether another member of the House was an adult. We're all adults in the House of Commons, and I think it diminishes us all to suggest otherwise.

I don't think that any campaign is ennobled by people trading insults.

People do not use foul language in the House of Commons chamber. They just don't do it, and I don't, either.

I come from a profession which has suffered greatly because of the lack of civility. Lawyers treat each other poorly and it has come home to haunt them. The public will not tolerate a lack of civility.

… the scene of noise and uproar which the House of Commons now exhibits is perfectly disgusting. This used not to be the case in better, or at lease more gentlemanlike, times; no noises were permissible but the cheer and the cough, the former admitting every variety of intonation expressive of admiration, approbation, assent, denial, surprise, indignation, menace, sarcasm. Now all the musical skill of this instrument is lost and drowned in shouts, hootings, groans, noises of the most discordant that the human throat can emit, sticks and feet beating against the floor.

Smartness, a good appearance, courtesy, delicacy are not yet norms, are not yet an integral part of the approach of workers in the state apparatus, of their approach either to work or to dealing with the public.

Doubleday is used to my talking about manners because I am, after all, known for that, and that's my persona.

I'm known on the Hill for having respect, I think, on all sides of the House of Commons because I don't buy into treating people poorly.

Normally, at a debate or a town hall, I would be quick to say to someone, 'That was rude,' or, 'We're going to try to keep it civil here,' or, 'Let's not have personal attacks.'

As leader of the House, I seek to do exactly that, treating all members of Parliament with courtesy and respect.

Manners are really very important to me.

I don't ever knock anybody; that's bad manners.

Manners make the world work. They're not only based on kindness but also efficiency. When people know what to do, the world is smoother. When no one knows what to do, it's chaos.

I loathe the word 'celebrity,' and I hope I'm not a diva. Whenever I see diva-ish behaviour, I just leave the room; I find it appalling. You should always try to be civil to people.

Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.

Manners require time, and nothing is more vulgar than haste.

Respect and a gentlemanly character - those are marks of a Nebraskan.

Civility, politeness, it's like a cement in a society: binds it together. And when we lose it, then I think we all feel lesser and slightly dirty because of it.

I think civility is important to getting things done.

Listen, anybody that knows me knows I'm not disrespectful.

I feel it is important to respect contestants on national TV, celebrity or not.

I'm not disrespectful, I try to be polite.

There are certain things you don't say that's disrespectful. They detract from the point you're trying to make.

While speaking in the NA, one must maintain respect.