Quote #45

Good-breeding, or true politeness, is the art of showing men by external signs the internal regard we have for them. It arises from good sense, improved by good company. It must be acquired by practice and not by books.

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  1. A man is known by the company he keeps.
  2. Be kind, condescending, and affable. Any one who has anything to say to a fellow-being, to say it with kind feelings and sincere desire to …
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  4. Good-breeding is opposed to selfishness, vanity, or pride. Never weary your company by talking too long or too frequently.
  5. Be not disturbed at trifles, nor at accidents, common or unavoidable.
  6. Always look people in the face when addressing them, and generally when they address you.
  7. Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries as much as you think they deserve.
  8. Never engross the whole conversation to yourself. Say as little of yourself and friends as possible.

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