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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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“To be a good sportsman, one must be a stoic and never show rancor in defeat, or triumph in victory, or irritation, no matter what annoyance is encountered. One who can not help sulking, or explaining, or protesting when the loser, or exulting when the winner, has no right to take part in games or contests.”

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

“Never so long as you live, write a letter to a man - no matter who he is - that you would be ashamed to see in a newspaper above your signature.”

Men Writing Long Matter Would Be Letters Newspapers Ashamed Signatures

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

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

“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.”

“Courtesy demands that you, when you are a guest, shall show neither annoyance nor disappointment--no matter what happens.”

Matter Shows Happens Demand No Matter What Disappointment Guests Courtesy Annoyance

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

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

About the Author

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

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