Jealousy is the suspicion of one's own inferiority.

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.

(Referring to the piano's natural shape) Isn't it a shame when those big fat opera singers lean against the pianos and bend them?

I have done what people do, my life makes a reasonable showing. Can I go back to my books now?

Simple dreams are the hardest to come true

Our athiests are pious people.

I've been a fan of 'Rocky Horror'... my mom let me see it at a really early age.

The purpose of art is to stop time.

Taste is acquired. You may have to unlearn a taste for chocolate or ice cream.

If you want to know what the future is, be part of its development.

I don't pay attention to how I feel about anything.

I've always subscribed to an old Chinese proverb that the palest ink is better than the best memory.