Good manners reflect something from inside-an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.

The honor of a gentleman demands the inviolability of his word, and the incorruptibility of his principles. He is the descendent of the knight, the crusader; he is the defender of the defenseless and the champion of justice--or he is not a gentleman.

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.

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

Unconsciousness of self is not so much unselfishness as it is the mental ability to extinguish all thought of one's self - exactly as one turns out the light.

Manner is personality—the outward manifestation of one’s innate character and attitude toward life.

Whenever two people come together and their behavior affects one another, you have etiquette.