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Politeness4 quotes
He who dares not offend cannot be honest. — Thomas Paine · 1776You should always except the present company. — John O'Keeffe · 1793Civility costs nothing and buys every thing. — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu · 1756It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship. — Colette · 1932Civility1 quote
Civility costs nothing and buys every thing. — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu · 1756Friendship1 quote
It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship. — Colette · 1932Manners1 quote
You should always except the present company. — John O'Keeffe · 1793