“As readers, we are seldom interested in the fine sentiments of a lesson learnt; we seldom care about the good manners of morals. Repentance puts an end to conversation; forgiveness becomes the stuff of moralistic tracts. Revenge - bloodthirsty, justice-hungry revenge - is the very essence of romance, lying at the heart of much of the best fiction.” HeartEndsCareRomanceLyingStuffJusticeFictionMoralFineReaderLessonsConversationEssenceRevengeHungryMannersGood ManRepentanceSentimentsGood Manners Author:Alberto Manguel
“Simpler manners, purer lives; more self-denial; more earnest sympathy with the classes that lie below us, nothing short of that can lay the foundations of the Christianity which is to be hereafter, deep and broad.” SelfLyingChristianityClassFoundationLaysSimplicityMannersDenialBroadsEarnestHereafterSelf-denial Book:Sermons Preached at Brighton Source: Sermons Preached at Brighton
“To-morrow is that lamp upon the marsh, which a traveller never reacheth; To-morrow, the rainbow's cup, coveted prize of ignorance; To-morrow, the shifting anchorage, dangerous trust of manners; To-morrow, the wrecker's beacon, wily snare of the destroyer. Reconcile conviction with delay, and To-morrow is a fatal lie; Frighten resolutions into action, To-morrow is a wholesome truth.” ActionLyingDangerousIgnoranceTomorrowConvictionCupsMannersPrizeResolutionRainbowDelayLampsShiftingTravellerReconcileMorrowDestroyersSnaresBeaconsMarshes Author:Martin Farquhar Tupper
“It must always be borne in mind that the assumption of woman's social superiority lies at the root of these rules of conduct.” MindLyingSocialWomenRootsMannersAssumptionSuperiority Author:Humphry Davy
“If I was to ask you tonight if you were saved? Do you say 'Yes, I am saved'. When? 'Oh so and so preached, I got baptized and...' Are you saved? What are you saved from, hell? Are you saved from bitterness? Are you saved from lust? Are you saved from cheating? Are you saved from lying? Are you saved from bad manners? Are you saved from rebellion against your parents? Come on, what are you saved from?” IfsLyingAsksParentHellSavedLustMannersTonightCheatingRebellionBitternessBaptizedBad Manners Author:Leonard Ravenhill