courteous actions Quotes

That he is gentil that doth gentil dedis.

Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each once a stroke of genius or of love, now repeated and hardened into usage.

I still like to see that a man opens the door. I like those touches of chivalry that are fast disappearing. If I sound old-fashioned, it's because I'm as old as I am! But it's just polite.

Good manners are a part of good morals.

Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each one a stroke of genius or of love, now repeated and hardened into usage, they form at last a rich varnish, with which the routine of life is washed, and its details adorned. If they are superficial, so are the dew-drops which give such a depth to the morning meadows.

Manners are the ornament of action.

Good manners can replace morals. It may be years before anyone knows if what you are doing is right. But if what you are doing is nice, it will be immediately evident.

In all your movements, let nothing be evident that would offend the eyes of another.

Manners are the happy ways of doing things.