Rudeness, abruptness, gory tales of blood and thunder, and coarse language usually show up the greenhorn or counterfeit, and certainly the ill-bred. "The bravest are the tenderest; the gentlest are the daring.

He accomplished wonders of diplomacy on the principle, never give way, and never give offense.

Politeness is half good manners and half good lying.

Of all that gives politeness birth,Of all that claims to please,In motion, manners, or in mirth,The surest source is ease.

I remember manners, that's when people are scared to make other persons mad.

It is a wise thing to be polite; consequently, it is a stupid thing to be rude. To make enemies by unnecessary and willful incivility, is just as insane a proceeding as to set your house on fire. For politeness is like a counter--an avowedly false coin, with which it is foolish to be stingy.