Aphorism #118 Acquire the Reputation of Courtesy;

Aphorism #118 Acquire the Reputation of Courtesy;

for it is enough to make you liked. Politeness is the main ingredient of culture,--a kind of witchery that wins the regard of all as surely as discourtesy gains their disfavour and opposition; if this latter springs from pride, it is abominable; if from bad breeding, it is despicable. Better too much courtesy than too little, provided it be not th

Aphorism #118 Acquire the Reputation of Courtesy;