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Quote by Alexander McCall Smith

“Insincerity had never come easily to her, but good manners required it on occasion, even if a superhuman effort was needed.”

Book:The Kalahari Typing School for Men

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The Kalahari Typing School for Men

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Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith, born on August 24, 1948, is a renowned Scottish writer known for his light-hearted and thoughtful writing style. His most famous works include the 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series, which has gained him a wide readership around the world. more

“She said: Sheriff how come you to let crime get so out of hand in your county? Sounded like a fair question I reckon. Maybe it was a fair question. Anyway I told her, I said: It starts when you begin to overlook bad manners. Any time you quit hearin Sir and Mam the end is pretty much in sight.”

Crime Civilization Manners Crime Prevention

Book:No Country for Old Men

Source: No Country for Old Men

“There being some of them who had still quite natural manners, which in a courtier is, I need hardly say, a very grave offence.”

Manners Courtier

Author:Oscar Wilde

“The natural flow of discourse must be calm and serene; if wit, whim, fun and fire are present, they will not fail to flash brightly along its surface; but they can never constitute the main body of the stream itself.”

Speech Manners Politeness Conversation Quotes

Book:Martine's Hand-Book Of Etiquette, And Guide To True Politeness

Source: Martine's Hand-Book Of Etiquette, And Guide To True Politeness

“I like the way Nepalis point by pouting their lips; they reckon pointing with a finger is rude.”