Simplicity of manner is the last attainment. Men are very long afraid of
being natural, from the dread of being taken for ordinary.--_Jeffrey._
Kings themselves cannot force the exquisite politeness of distance to
capitulate, hid behind its shield of bronze.--_Balzac._
Comport thyself in life as at a banquet. If a plate is offered thee,
extend thy hand and take it moderately; if it be withdrawn, do not
detain it. If it come not to thy side, make not thy desire loudly known,
but wait patiently till it be offered thee.--_Epictetus._
Good manners and good morals are sworn friends and firm
allies.--_Bartol._
The "over-formal" often impede, and sometimes frustrate, business by a
dilatory, tedious, circuitous, and (what in colloquial language is
called) fussy way of conducting the simplest transactions. They have
been compared to a dog which cannot lie down till he has made three
circuits round the spot.--_Whately._
~Martyrs.~--Even in this world they will have their judgment-day, and
their names, which went down in the dust like a gallant banner trodden
in the mire, shall rise again all glorious in the sight of
nations.--_Mrs. Stowe._