An overdose of praise is like 10 lumps of sugar in coffee; only a very few people can swallow it.

Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of those who worry most about their shortcomings believe, an eloquent exhibition of wit or oratory.

Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.

Good manners reflect something from inside-an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.

Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.

If you are hurt, whether in mind or body, don't nurse your bruises. Get up, and light-heartedly, courageously, good-temperedly, get ready for the next encounter.

To make a pleasant and friendly impression is not alone good manners, but equally good business.

Never think, because you cannot write a letter easily, that it is better not to write at all. The most awkward note imaginable is better than none.

Manners are like primary colors, there are certain rules and once you have these you merely mix, i.e., adapt, them to meet changing situations.

The attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four S's: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy, and Serenity.

Manner is personality—the outward manifestation of one’s innate character and attitude toward life.

Bridges are perhaps the most invisible form of public architecture.

A resource-poor country like Japan can only rely on people's endeavor and knowledge. I would like to continue my effort to provide help to younger people.

You're safe because you're so trapped inside your culture. Anything you can conceive of is fine because you can conceive of it.

Habitual intoxication is the epitome of every crime.

... it's a blessed thing to love and feel loved in return.

To be wrong, and to be carefully wrong, that is the definition of decadence.

It is grievous to be caught.

It's hard not to play golf that's up to Jack Nicklaus standards when you are Jack Nicklaus.

I sort of missed one big thing, to touch first base. I hope I didn't act foolish, but this is history.

I think if you serve under John Kelly your morale is going to be good.