Language is the dress of thought; and as the noblest mien or most graceful action would be degraded and obscured by a garb appropriated to the gross employments of rusticks or mechanics, so the most heroick sentiments will lose their efficacy
Politeness induces morality. Serenity of manners requires serenity of mind.
Everyone knows that in most people's estimation, to do anything cooly is to do it genteelly.
Class is an intangible quality which commands, rather than demands, the respect of others.
The higher our position the more modestly we should behave.
The great thing about being always among people of noble manners was the inevitable elevation of one's own.
The essence of good manners consists in making it clear that one has no wish to hurt. When it is clearly necessary to hurt, it must be done in such a way as to make it evident that the necessity is felt to be regrettable.
I'm telling you, it's fu**ing hard to be classy
Virtuous and fair, royal and gracious.
Strength is natural, but grace is the growth of habit. This charming quality requires practice if it is to become lasting.
The generous mind adds dignity to every act, and nothing misbecomes it.
Always be classy. Never be crazy.
The Sage was asked to define good manners? to which he replied, To bear patiently the rude ones.
If one has to submit, it is wasteful not to do so with the best grace possible.
He that can enjoy the intimacy of the great, and on no occasion disgust them by familiarity, or disgrace himself by servility, proves that he is as perfect a gentleman by nature as his companions are by rank.
Graciousness is the fruit of someone who knows how badly they themselves need grace.
If thou wouldst hear what seemly is and fit, inquire of noble woman; they can tell, who in life's common usage hold their place by graceful deed and aptly chosen word.
This is a time in my life where I'm gonna behave like an elegant human being. Or not.
