It turns out that one can perpetrate all manner of heinous villainy under a cloak of courtesy and good cheer. . .a man will forfeit all sensible self-interest if he finds you affable enough to share your company over a flagon of ale.
Yes. He is quite a good fellow - nobody's enemy but his own.
I love a gay and sociable wisdom, and shun harshness and austerity in behaviour, holding every surly countenance suspect.
He certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave to like him. You have liked many a stupider person.
Better the fragrant herb of wit and a little cream of affability than all the pretty cups in the world.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
