A man must have very eminent qualities to hold his own without being polite.
A person's worth in this world is estimated according to the value he puts on himself.
Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.
As a man falls out of favour and his wealth declines, we discover for the first time the ridiculous aspects of his character, which were always there but which wealth and favour had concealed.
Born merely for the purpose of digestion.
I would not like to see a person who is sober, moderate, chaste and just say that there is no God. They would speak disinterestedly at least, but such a person is not to be found.