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Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy.

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Famous Richard Whately Quotes

“Better too much form than too little.”

Littles Form Too Much Manners

Book:Bacon's Essays

Source: Bacon's Essays

“Good manners are a part of good morals.”

Moral Manners Good Man Good Manners Good Moral

Book:Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

Source: Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

“To be always thinking about your manners is not the way to make them good; the very perfection of manners is not to think about yourself.”

Thinking Way Perfection Manners About Yourself Always Thinking Thinking About You

Book:Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

Source: Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

“Manners are one of the greatest engines of influence ever given to man.”

Men Given Influence Manners Engines

Author:Richard Whately