The very essence of politeness seems to be to take care that by our wo…

Jean de la Bruyere
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The very essence of politeness seems to be to take care that by our words and actions we make other people pleased with us as well as with themselves. ✨ Characters: Of Society and Conversation #32, 1688.
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The very essence of politeness seems to be to take care that by our words and actions we make other people pleased with us as well as with themselves. ✨ Characters: Of Society and Conversation #32, 1688.

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