Eric Stonestreet Quotes

Anyone who says they don't like to receive a gift is lying.

Giving gifts to others is a fundamental activity, as old as humanity itself. Yet in the modern, complex world, the particulars of gift-giving can be extraordinarily challenging.

When you're nice, people like you and will want to work with you. But it can mean that they take you for granted.

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

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

You can love someone but not want to keep a gift from that person. It's okay to pass an item along to someone who will appreciate it more.

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.

Ask a lot, but take what is offered.

I want to treat people the way I like to be treated and be very straight with them.

Come to think of it, even though I've received tons of fan letters and presents from everyone, I've never written anyone back. How rude of me!

My momma says whenever you go to somebody's house, you have to give them something. Don't come empty-handed.

When you're going to meet your man's mom and dad, it's always nice to bring them something homemade and from the heart.

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

Some people write a thank you note for a gift, and it's three pages long, and some people write a thank you note, and it's five sentences - that's me. I like to pare away words because I don't want to waste anyone's time.

We are treated with such generosity of spirit.

You've got to give loyalty down, if you want loyalty up.

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?'

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

I would seriously question whether anybody is really foolish enough to really say what they mean. Sometimes I think that civilization as we know it would kind of break down if we all were completely honest.

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.

You want to give me chocolate and flowers? That would be great. I love them both. I just don't want them out of guilt, and I don't want them if you're not going to give them to all the people who helped mother our children.

It's nice when people approach you to help.

A gift of truth is the gift of love.