To be a good sportsman, one must be a stoic and never show rancor in defeat, or triumph in victory, or irritation, no matter what annoyance is encountered. One who can not help sulking, or explaining, or protesting when the loser, or exulting when the winner, has no right to take part in games or contests.

In popular houses where visitors like to go again and again, there is always a happy combination of some attention on the part of the hostess and the perfect freedom of the guests to occupy their time as they choose.

The joy of joys is the person of light but unmalicious humor. If you know any one who is gay, beguiling and amusing, you will, if you are wise, do everything you can to make him prefer your house and your table to any other; for where he is, the successful party is also.

To make a pleasant and friendly impression is not alone good manners, but equally good business.

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

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.

It is impossible for a hatless woman to be chic.