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Emily Post, an American author, was born on October 27, 1872, and passed away on September 25, 1960. She is renowned for her etiquette books, particularly 'Emily Post's Etiquette', which has been the authoritative guide in the field of etiquette since its first publication in 1922.

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“The joy of joys is the person of light but unmalicious humor.”

Persons Humor Light Joy

Book:Etiquette: In Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home

Source: Etiquette: In Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home

“The joy of joys is the person of light but unmalicious humor. If you know any one who is gay, beguiling and amusing, you will, if you are wise, do everything you can to make him prefer your house and your table to any other; for where he is, the successful party is also.”

Ifs Knows Persons Light Joy House Party Successful Wise Gay Tables Amusing

Book:Etiquette: In Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home

Source: Etiquette: In Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home

“Unconsciousness of self is not so much unselfishness as it is the mental ability to extinguish all thought of one's self - exactly as one turns out the light.”

Self Light Turns Ability Unconsciousness Unselfishness

Book:Etiquette: In Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home

Source: Etiquette: In Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home

“If you are hurt, whether in mind or body, don't nurse your bruises. Get up, and light-heartedly, courageously, good-temperedly, get ready for the next encounter.”

Ifs Way Inspirational Mind Body Light Motivational Next Games Hurt Ready Get Up Encounters Nurse Bruises

Author:Emily Post

About the Author

Born: October 27, 1872
Died: September 25, 1960
Known for: Author
Quotes: 64

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