Only a great fool or a great genius is likely to flout all social grace with impunity, and neither one, doing so, makes the most comfortable companion.

Everyone knows that a man can marry even if he reaches the age of 102, is penniless, and has all his facilities gone. There is always some woman willing to take a chance on him.

When we learn to give thanks, we are learning to concentrate not on the bad things, but on the good things in our lives.

Ceremony is-really a protection, too, in times of emotional involvement, particularly at death. If we have a social formula to guide us and do not have to extemporize, we feel better able to handle life.

Do not speak of repulsive matters at table.

Do not smoke without asking permission or sit so near (as in a train) that the smoke might annoy.

Parents must get across the idea that "I love you always, but sometimes I do not love your behavior."