Callousness and insolence bring to bare unanimous social condemnation, while the simple efforts of politeness are admired; even in those who are otherwise despised. – Bryant H. McGill
Courteousness is consideration for others; politeness is the method used to deliver such considerations. – Bryant H. McGill
Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness. – Otto von Bismarck
