Courtesy Quotes

The path of Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy. So be genuinely polite on every occasion.

Courtesy costs nothing, but buys everything.

Karate-do begins with courtesy and ends with rei.

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

Though I be but prince of Wales, yet I am the king of courtesy.

They who sow courtesy reap friendship, and they who plant kindness gather love.

Schisms do not originate in a love of truth, which is a source of courtesy and gentleness, but rather in an inordinate desire for supremacy.

Remember that you must always have a deep regard for courtesy, and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors.

There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.

A man who understands decorum and the courtesies is a great treasure; I hope to train and send into society as many such men as I can.

The greater the man the greater the courtesy.

The greater man the greater courtesy.

The line between the public life and the private life has been erased, due to the rapid decline of manners and courtesy. There is a certain crudeness and crassness that has suddenly become accepted behavior, even desirable.

Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop.

If kindness has falseness at its base, it is no longer kindness. It is labored courtesy.

Don't flatter yourselves that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates. On the contrary, the nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become.

Custom is a mutable thing; yet we readily recognize the permanence of certain social values. Graciousness and courtesy are never old-fashioned.

No one is more insufferable than he who lacks basic courtesy.

Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.

When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.

There are no hard and fast rules. Sometimes you work for free and get no credit or courtesy. That's why you make sure you do what you love.

Karate begins and ends with courtesy.

The thorny point Of bare distress hath ta'en from me the show Of smooth civility; yet am I inland bred And know some nurture.

Where there is plenty, charity is a duty, not a courtesy

The grace of God is courtesy.

Ah, whither shall a maiden flee, When a bold youth so swift pursues, And siege of tenderest courtesy, With hope perseverant, still renews!

Politeness requires this thing; decorum that; ceremony has its forms, and fashion its laws, and these must always follow, never the promptings of our own nature.

Defend your beliefs with courtesy and with compassion, but defend them.

Never say an unkind word to anyone.

Courtesy dictates that we offer fellow wizards the opportunity of denying us entry.

All doors open to courtesy.

Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own.

Tact in audacity is knowing how far you can go without going too far.

I know no religion that destroys courtesy, civility, and kindness.

ALL things in Nature work silently. They come into being and possess nothing. They fulfil their functions and make no claim.

The nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become.

Manhood is melted into courtesies, valor into compliment, and men are only turned into tongue, and trim ones, too.

Nordstrom believes that great service begins with showing courtesy to everyone-customers, employees, and vendors.

Courtesy which oft is found in lowly sheds, with smoky rafters, than in tapestry halls and courts of princes, where it first was named.

Courtesy is breeding. Breeding is an excellent thing. Always remember that.

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

The greater person is one of courtesy.

A man's own manner and character is what most becomes him.

Ill seemes (sayd he) if he so valiant be, That he should be so sterne to stranger wight; For seldom yet did living creature see That courtesie and manhood ever disagree.

The courtesy which most becomes a victor was denied to Germany for a long time.

Ceremony is necessary in Courts, as the outwork and defense of manners.

I had not to this time subsisted, but that I was supported by your frequent courtesies and favours.

Be not niggardly of what costs thee nothing, as courtesy, counsel, & countenance.

Curtsey while you're thinking what to say. It saves time.

Observe with both friend and foe the ordinary rules of courtesy.