Virtue, perhaps, is nothing more than politeness of soul.
Virtue, perhaps, is nothing more than politeness of soul.
True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can.
He met me with politeness and dignity, ... Turning to the officers at the table, he remarked 'General Wallace, it is not necessary to introduce you to these gentlemen you are acquainted with them all.'
It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship.
Of all that gives politeness birth,Of all that claims to please,In motion, manners, or in mirth,The surest source is ease.
While there are certain social graces or politeness which involve not hurting another's feelings if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all it is very confusing to children. The whole issue of honesty can be very frustrating for parents to teach.
I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything other than courtesy in the old sense of the word - politeness of the heart, a gentleness of the spirit.
Conciliate a strong man by submission, a wicked man by opposition, and the one whose power is equal to yours by politeness or force.
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