“ Kindness in looks and words and ways is true politeness, and any one can have it if they only try to treat other people as they like to be treated themselves. ”
Louisa May Alcott, Little Men (1871). copy citation
| Author | Louisa May Alcott |
|---|---|
| Source | Little Men |
| Topic | politeness kindness |
| Date | 1871 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2788/2788-h/2788-h.htm |
Context
“said Nan fiercely, for her hand still smarted, and she began to think that she might have shown her courage in some wiser way.
“I am sorry you hate my boys, because they can be well-mannered, and most agreeable when they choose. Kindness in looks and words and ways is true politeness, and any one can have it if they only try to treat other people as they like to be treated themselves.”
Mrs. Bhaer had addressed herself to Nan, but the boys nudged one another, and appeared to take the hint, for that time at least, and passed the butter; said “please,” and “thank you,” “yes, sir,””
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