Now as to politeness... I would venture to call it benevolence in trifles.
“Unlimited power corrupts the possessor and this I know that where law ends there tyranny begins.”
“A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot.”
“While our country remains untainted with the principles and manners which are now producing desolation in so many parts of the world; while she continues sincere, and incapable of insidious and imp...”
“Wealth of good manners is what no one can steal from you. You can keep it with you wherever you go.”
