When politeness is used to show up other people, it is reclassified as rudeness. Thus it is technically impossible to be too polite.

You do not have to do everything disagreeable that you have a right to do

Charming villains have always had a decided social advantage over well-meaning people who chew with their mouths open.

There are three social classes in America: upper middle class, middle class, and lower middle class.

People will say, 'Seventy isn't old, it's middle-aged,' and I think, middle of what - 140?

There was no singles problem until singles got so single-minded that they stopped wasting time with anyone ineligible. Before that, it was understood that one of society's main tasks was matchmaking. People with lifelong friendships and ties to local nonprofessional organizations did not have to fear that isolation would accompany retirement, old age, or losing a spouse. Overburdened householders could count on the assistance not only of their own extended families, but of the American tradition of neighborliness.

There is nothing like a good friend to help you out when you are not in trouble.