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.

Nothing appeals to children more than justice, and they should be taught in the nursery to "play fair" in games, to respect each other's property and rights, to give credit to others, and not to take too much credit to themselves.

Elbows are never put on the table while one is eating.

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.

Never do anything that is unpleasant to others.

The fault of bad taste is usually in over-dressing. Quality not effect, is the standard to seek for.

Bread is like dressed, hats and shoes - in other words, essential!