Let thy carriage be such as becomes a man grave settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not, at every turn, what others say.

George Washington

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Let your countenance be pleasant, but in serious matters let it be somewhat grave.

George Washington

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Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for it is a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in all cases of passion admit reason to govern.

George Washington

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Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.

George Washington

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Respectfulness, without the rules of propriety, becomes laborious bustle; carefulness, without the rules of propriety, becomes timidity; boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination; straightforwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.

Confucius

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Behave when away from home as though you were in the presence of an honored guest.

Confucius

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