For there is nothing settled in manners, but the laws of behavior yield to the energy of the individual

There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.

Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.

Then [good manners] must be inspired by the good heart. There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices

We must be courteous to a man as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light