Courtesy Quotes

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

It is a form of affectation to emphasize the fact that you do not indulge in it.

Tact consists in knowing how far to go too far.

Politeness of the mind is to have delicate thoughts.

Manner is all in all whatever is writ, the substitute for genius sense and wit.

Intelligence and courtesy not always are combined; Often in a wooden house a golden room we find.

To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach.

To dispense with ceremony is the most delicate mode of conferring a compliment.

Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.

Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is… opening a door that we may derive instruction from the example of others, and at the same time enabling us to benefit them by our example, if there be anything in our character worthy of imitation.