Suzanne Collins Quotes

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

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

The last thing I say on most phone calls is not, 'Goodbye,' but, 'Thank you.'

Gratitude is a sign of maturity...Where there is appreciation: there is also courtesy and concern for the rights and property of others.

Wouldn't he know without being asked?' said Polly. 'I've no doubt he would,' said the Horse (still with his mouth full). 'But I've a sort of an idea he likes to be asked.

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.

I would never disrespect anyone.

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

I think it's the easiest thing in the world to be friendly and say 'please' and 'thank you.' I try and remember it and use it.

Making an effort is polite, and getting ready and looking after yourself makes an event more fun.

You have it, madam.

I'm big on manners. I'm big on politeness. I'm big on gratitude.

Say thank you. Say it often, and say it with meaning.

Opening doors for us, helping us with our jackets and chairs - we love all that.

A simple thank-you goes a long way.

I will be always grateful to NBC.

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

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.

I find it upsetting to see the erosion of manners. It's very scary. Where are the 'pleases' and 'thank yous?'

Although I am deeply grateful to a great many people, I forgo the temptation of naming them for fear that I might slight any by omission.

The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.

I don't think any president that I worked with has ever said 'pretty please.'

Well, as I was saying... everyone's so nice to me, usually.

As youngsters, my mother taught her children that while we might not be the smartest people around, we could be courteous, polite and considerate of others.

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.