Etiquette requires the presumption of good until the contrary is proved.

Never so long as you live, write a letter to a man - no matter who he is - that you would be ashamed to see in a newspaper above your signature.

Training a child is exactly like training a puppy; a little heedless inattention and it is out of hand immediately; the great thing is not to let it acquire bad habits that must afterward be broken.

It is impossible for a hatless woman to be chic.

The good guest is almost invisible, enjoying him or herself, communing with fellow guests, and, most of all, enjoying the generous hospitality of the hosts.

The joy of joys is the person of light but unmalicious humor.

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.