I hope the day will come when a wasp-waist and a pair of thin shoulders will not be esteemed beauty: we have had our ideas ruined by trash novels, praising 'fragile forms' and 'delicate beauty,' 'dainty waists,' 'snow-drop faces,' and a lot of other nonsense.
Every home has its influences, for good or evil, upon humanity at large.
Home is the place where true politeness tells.
Good manners are not bred in moments, but in years.
Half a loaf is better than no bread.
true courtesy ... is real kindness kindly expressed.