The civilities of the great are never thrown away.
Reserve is the truest expression of respect towards those who are its objects.
The fawning courtier and the surly squire often mean the same thing,--each his own interest.
Man is timid and apologetic; he is no longer upright; he dares not say "I think," "I am," but quotes some saint or sage.
As my Lord says, my Lord's leg is not a side of beef. Thank you, my Lord, for instructing me.
Gallantry to women - the sure road to their favor - is nothing but the appearance of extreme devotion to all their wants and wishes, a delight in their satisfaction, and a confidence in yourself as being able to contribute toward it
To the old our mouths are always partly closed; we must swallow our obvious retorts and listen. They sit above our heads, on life's raised dais, and appeal at once to our respect and pity.
