Marshall Goldsmith Quotes

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

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

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.

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

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

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.

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.

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

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.

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

You have it, madam.

If a man holds a door open for me or pulls back a chair so that this old bag can sit down, I'm delighted.

Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them.

There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.

The only true source of politeness is consideration.

Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own.

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

Hold the door for a lady. Wait until a lady is out of the elevator.

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

All doors open to courtesy.

Courteousness is consideration for others; politeness is the method used to deliver such considerations.

If you're not a nice person, don't call.

I would never disrespect anyone.

Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself.

A man needs to be polite, not just to me but to everyone. I watch that. How does he treat the waiter? How does he treat the coat-check girl? How does he treat the driver?