Except in streetcars one should never be unnecessarily rude to a lady.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

Folly often goes beyond her bounds, but impudence knows none.

A man must have very eminent qualities to hold his own without being polite.

If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the Continent you would remark, "You are a liar, Sir, and a rather dirty one at that." In England you just say "Oh, is that so?" Or "That's rather an unusual story, isn't it?"

Spiritual strength and passion, when accompanied by bad manners, only provoke loathing.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.