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Politeness Quotes. Even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness. Otto von Bismarck Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax. Arthur Schopenhauer Politeness is good nature regulated by good sense. Sydney Smith It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship. Colette Politeness is organized indifference. Paul Valery In truth, politeness is artificial good humor, it covers the natural want of it, and ends by rendering habitual a substitute nearly equivalent to the real virtue. Thomas Jefferson Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself. Francois duc de La Rochefoucauld The English are polite by telling lies. The Americans are polite by telling the truth. Malcolm Bradbury |