The natural impulses of every thoroughbred include his sense of honor; his love of fair play and courage; his dislike of pretense and of cheapness.

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.

I wanted it to be as readable as possible. I had the ambition of reaching a broader audience.

There are some who write, talk, and think, so much about vice and virtue, that they have no time to practice either the one or the other.

My daughter is an angel on earth, so when I see her it all goes away. I see her and - phew! - all that dark goes away pretty much.

The most heartbreakingly beautiful girl I ever hope to see

intellect is a sin that must be atoned for by leading exactly the life of those who have none.

Everyone knows that the Zionist regime is a tool in the hands of the United States and British governments.

If things are too easy, life is a whole lot less interesting.

We shake with joy, we shake with grief. What a time they have, these two housed as they are in the same body.

Before we can leave our parents, they stuff our heads like the suitcases which they jam-pack with homemade underwear.

Players who stand flat footed and swing with their arms are golfers, not hitters.