Gentleman Quotes and Messages

A gentleman is a man who conducts himself with honor, respect, and integrity. He is someone who is kind, courteous, and always puts others before himself. These inspiring quotes about gentlemen will remind you of the importance of these qualities and motivate you to be a better man.

A man is only as good as his words are.

A man is only as good as his words are.

A true gentleman is one who is never unintentionally rude.

A true gentleman is one who is never unintentionally rude.

Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but to respect the women you love should be a priority.

Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but to respect the women you love should be a priority.

A gentleman pays his debt within a week or two.

A gentleman pays his debt within a week or two.

The gentleman is dignified but not arrogant. The small man is arrogant but not digified.

The gentleman is dignified but not arrogant. The small man is arrogant but not digified.

Though he was her enemy, he treated her with unfailing courtesy.

Though he was her enemy, he treated her with unfailing courtesy.

Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.

Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.

he was a gentleman on whom I built / an absolute trust.

he was a gentleman on whom I built / an absolute trust.

Choose being kind over being right and you’ll be right every time.

Choose being kind over being right and you’ll be right every time.

Gentlemen always walk ladies home.

Gentlemen always walk ladies home.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

A gentleman knows his actions carry more weight than any words spoken.

A gentleman knows his actions carry more weight than any words spoken.

A gentleman knows when to call her sexy, and when to let her know she’s beautiful.

A gentleman knows when to call her sexy, and when to let her know she’s beautiful.

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

Be humble. Be hungry. And be the hardest worker in the room.

Be humble. Be hungry. And be the hardest worker in the room.

We sometimes meet an original gentleman, who, if manners had not existed, would have invented them.

We sometimes meet an original gentleman, who, if manners had not existed, would have invented them.

Celebrate the effort, for it is in the trying that you discover you.

Celebrate the effort, for it is in the trying that you discover you.

Don’t hide your scars, they make you who you are.

Don’t hide your scars, they make you who you are.

The word of a gentleman is as good as his bond; and sometimes better.

The word of a gentleman is as good as his bond; and sometimes better.

A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.

A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.

A gentleman offers a helping hand so others can fly.

A gentleman offers a helping hand so others can fly.

Don’t wait until you are ready to take action. Instead, take action to be ready.

Don’t wait until you are ready to take action. Instead, take action to be ready.

I live my life through fear. If I’m afraid of it I’ll do it just so I’m not afraid of it anymore.

I live my life through fear. If I’m afraid of it I’ll do it just so I’m not afraid of it anymore.

If they respect you, respect them. If they disrespect you, still respect them.

If they respect you, respect them. If they disrespect you, still respect them.

You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry.

You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry.

Hard work doesn’t guarantee success, but it improves its chances.

Hard work doesn’t guarantee success, but it improves its chances.

I walk slowly, but never backward.

I walk slowly, but never backward.

The greatest act of rebellion today is being a gentleman.

The greatest act of rebellion today is being a gentleman.

Looking good isn’t self-importance; it’s self-respect.

Looking good isn’t self-importance; it’s self-respect.

Make it simple, but significant.

Make it simple, but significant.

I was brought up to be a gentleman. That means you know how to walk, talk and dress the part.

I was brought up to be a gentleman. That means you know how to walk, talk and dress the part.

Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons.

Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons.

Character. Intelligence. Strength. Style. That makes a gentleman.

Character. Intelligence. Strength. Style. That makes a gentleman.

No real gentleman will tell the naked truth in the presence of ladies.

No real gentleman will tell the naked truth in the presence of ladies.

The very first thing you learn if you’re a gentleman is that you never compare one woman to another. That’s the way of all death.

The very first thing you learn if you’re a gentleman is that you never compare one woman to another. That’s the way of all death.

Being a gentleman is a worthy goal.

Being a gentleman is a worthy goal.

A gentleman will never allow a lady to feel less than grand.

A gentleman will never allow a lady to feel less than grand.

The object of golf is not just to win. It is to play like a gentleman, and win.

The object of golf is not just to win. It is to play like a gentleman, and win.

A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The small man is biased and can see a question only from one side.

A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The small man is biased and can see a question only from one side.

A gentleman is not disturbed by anything.

A gentleman is not disturbed by anything.

A gentleman can live through anything.

A gentleman can live through anything.

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

A gentleman is any man who wouldn’t hit a woman with his hat on.

A gentleman is any man who wouldn’t hit a woman with his hat on.

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.

I am a gentleman. My natural inclination is to be on my best behavior.

I am a gentleman. My natural inclination is to be on my best behavior.

Honest men are the gentlemen of nature.

Honest men are the gentlemen of nature.

A real man ain’t a coward, he stands by what he says, admits his faults, and corrects his mistakes.

A real man ain’t a coward, he stands by what he says, admits his faults, and corrects his mistakes.

I’m a gentleman, if nothing else. It’s taken me years to become one, but finally I have a sense of propriety.

I’m a gentleman, if nothing else. It’s taken me years to become one, but finally I have a sense of propriety.

The gentleman desires to be halting in speech but quick in action.

The gentleman desires to be halting in speech but quick in action.

A gentleman attracts the attention of many, but only has eyes for his own lady.

A gentleman attracts the attention of many, but only has eyes for his own lady.

I’ll do business with anyone, but I’ll only go sailing with gentlemen.

I’ll do business with anyone, but I’ll only go sailing with gentlemen.