To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me – not success.

To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me – not success.

Courteous Quotes

Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.

Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.

A kind, courteous Christian is the most powerful argument in favor of the gospel that can be produced.

A kind, courteous Christian is the most powerful argument in favor of the gospel that can be produced.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

If we want people to accept us as we are, then we should accord the same courtesy to them.

If we want people to accept us as we are, then we should accord the same courtesy to them.

Greatness is so often a courteous synonym for great success.

Greatness is so often a courteous synonym for great success.

Conferences at the top level are always courteous. Name-calling is left to the foreign ministers.

Conferences at the top level are always courteous. Name-calling is left to the foreign ministers.

We count the courtesies accorded us by unpopular people as offenses.

We count the courtesies accorded us by unpopular people as offenses.

Fishes live in the sea, as men do on land: the great ones eat up the little ones.

Fishes live in the sea, as men do on land: the great ones eat up the little ones.

It may be a mistake, that man, in a state of nature, is more disposed to cruelty than courtesy.

It may be a mistake, that man, in a state of nature, is more disposed to cruelty than courtesy.

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man.

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man.

Punctuality is the stern virtue of men of business, and the graceful courtesy of princes.

Punctuality is the stern virtue of men of business, and the graceful courtesy of princes.

Have a sense of humor about life – you will need it. And be courteous.

Have a sense of humor about life – you will need it. And be courteous.

Courtesy dictates that we offer fellow wizards the opportunity of denying us entry.

Courtesy dictates that we offer fellow wizards the opportunity of denying us entry.

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.

My dad was a particularly polite kind of guy, very courteous.

My dad was a particularly polite kind of guy, very courteous.

Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop.

Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop.

The greater person is one of courtesy.

The greater person is one of courtesy.

The key is to learn respect and honor the complications of other people’s lives.

The key is to learn respect and honor the complications of other people’s lives.