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Polite Quotes - Page 2

Politeness is organized indifference.

"Tel Quel". Book by Paul Valery, 1943.

Politeness is deception in pretty packaging.

Veronica Roth (2013). “The Divergent Series Complete Collection: Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant”, p.44, Harper Collins

It is not enough to be wrong, one must also be polite.

"The Genius of Science: A Portrait Gallery". Book by Abraham Pais, 2000.

Politeness is wasted on the dishonest, who will always take advantage of any well-intended concession.

"Flock of Dodos: Behind Modern Creationism, Intelligent Design and the Easter Bunny". Book by Barrett Brown and ‎Jon P. Alston, 2007.

Politeness is the result of good sense and good nature.

Oliver Goldsmith, Sir James Prior (1837). “The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.: Letters from a citizen of the world, to his friend in the East. A familiar introduction to the study of natural history”, p.155

Politeness is good nature regulated by good sense.

Sydney Smith, Lady Saba (Smith) Holland Holland (1855). “A memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith”, p.459