[Footnote: See the life of George Peabody, by Phebe A. Hanaford (Boston, 1882), and numerous articles in the cyclopedias and magazines.]
XVII.
COURTESY.
MEMORY GEMS.
Conduct is three fourths of life.—Matthew Arnold
There is no policy like politeness.—Magoon
Life is not so short but there is time enough for courtesy.—Emerson
Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.—Richter
Nothing can constitute good breeding that has not good-nature for its foundation.—Bulwer
True courtesy consists in that gentle refinement and grace of manner displayed toward others, which springs not so much from polite culture as from a genuine goodness of heart. It is the honor due to man as man, and especially to woman. It is a grace which is too often unrecognized and undervalued; but, when of the true order, it is a jewel of great price.