To have respect for ourselves guides our morals; and to have a deference for others governs our manners.

—Lawrence Sterne

More quotations tagged with “etiquette”

One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.

—Josh Billings

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship.

Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.

—Clarence Thomas

Cleanliness and order are not matters of instinct; they are matters of education, and like most great things, you must cultivate a taste for them.

—Benjamin Disraeli

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11 Jul 2015 Added