Quote by St. Basil
He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. – St. Basil

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A good deed is never lost. He who sows courtesy, reaps friendship; he who plants kindness, gathers love; pleasure bestowed on a grateful mind was never sterile, but generally gratitude begets reward. – St. Basil

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Let sleep itself be an exercise in piety, for such as our life and conduct have been, so also of necessity will be our dreams. – St. Basil

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Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax. – Arthur Schopenhauer

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The English are polite by telling lies. The Americans are polite by telling the truth. – Malcolm Bradbury

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Nothing is more noble than politeness, and nothing more ridiculous than ceremony. – Proverb

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There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy. – E.V. Lucas

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