Sit still till grace is said and you’ve washed your hands, and don’t spit in the basin.
Rise quietly, don’t jabber, but thank your host and all the company, and then men will say, ‘A gentleman was here!’
He who despises this teaching isn’t fit to sit at a good man’s table.
Children, love this little book, and pray that Jesus may help its author to die among his friends, and not be troubled with devils, but be in joy for ever.
Amen!
[ The Young Children’s Book]
Whoever will thrive, must be courteous, and begin in his youth.
Courtesy came from heaven, and contains all virtues, as rudeness does all vices.
Get up betimes; cross yourself; wash your hands and face; comb your hair; say your prayers; go to church and hear Mass.
Say ‘Good Morning’ to every one you meet.