It is impossible to practice parliamentary politics without having patience, decency, politeness and courtesy.

It may be a mistake, that man, in a state of nature, is more disposed to cruelty than courtesy.

Courtesy is the one coin you can never have too much of or be stingy with.

The courtesy which most becomes a victor was denied to Germany for a long time.

All places where women are excluded tend downward to barbarism; but the moment she is introduced, there come in with her courtesy, cleanliness, sobriety, and order.

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

There is a kind of courtesy in skepticism. It would be an offense against polite conventions to press our doubts too far.

Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.

Princes of courtesy, merciful, proud and strong.

I have often seen people uncivil by too much civility, and tiresome in their courtesy.

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.

No one is more insufferable than he who lacks basic courtesy.

Friends, near or far, are important to us. All of ours have an awareness of other persons' feelings, a courtesy that's inevitable. When I find that consideration in a fan, I'm immediately impressed.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.