We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes bear charm civilize
Parents should conduct their arguments in quiet, respectful tones, but in a foreign language. You'd be surprised what an inducement that is to the education of children. Judith Martin argumentchildconduct Change image and share on social
The language of clothing is high symbolism and we all, in moments where we need to know this, realize it. Judith Martin clthehighlanguage Change image and share on social
Chaperons, even in their days of glory, were almost never able to enforce morality; what they did was to force immorality to be discreet. This is no small contribution. Judith Martin chaperoncontributionday Change image and share on social
Free and civilized societies do not hold prisoners incommunicado. Tom McClintock civilizefreehold Change image and share on social
You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long, and the great charm of all power is modesty. Louisa May Alcott charmconceitdanger share on social
Why do men fight who were born to be brothers? James Longstreet bearbrotherfight Change image and share on social