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Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect. – Sydney Smith

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In composing, as a general rule, run your pen through every other word you have written; you have no idea what vigor it will give your style. – Sydney Smith

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Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life let us swear eternal friendship. – Sydney Smith

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Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use. – Gamaliel Bailey

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There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity. – Nathaniel Branden

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I think Europeans have enough tradition and respect for the experience and body of work of an actress that they dont sell out to the new ones. – Kathleen Turner

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But its important, while we are supporting lessons in respecting others, to remember that many of our youngest kids need to learn to respect themselves. You learn your worth from the way you are treated. – Anna Quindlen

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