Ancient Roman Proverb - Abuse is no argument against proper use

Abuse is no argument against proper use

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Some degree of abuse is inseparable from the proper use of everything.

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A moral, sensible, and well-bred manWill not affront me, and no other can.

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Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

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Courtesy is a silver lining around the dark clouds of civilization; it is the best part of refinement and in many ways, an art of heroic beauty in the vast gallery of man's cruelty and baseness.

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I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.

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I don't think it would be dignified.

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Gentlemen don't do that.

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Gentlemen, in light of this discussion, I must really leave the room. I can't stay any longer. It wouldn't be proper for me to remain.

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