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Courtesy Quotes

"All doors open to courtesy."
Thomas Fuller

"Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy."
Jacques Maritain

"Intelligence and courtesy not always are combined; Often in a wooden house a golden room we find."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"The grace of God is courtesy."
Hilaire Belloc

"There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy."
Edward V. Lucas

"Courteous men learn courtesy from the discourteous."
Persian Proverb

"An excess of courtesy is discourtesy."
Japanese Proverb

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Courtesy Definition: Polite, respectful or considerate behaviour mindful of other people.

Etymology of 'Courtesy'
early 13c., curteisie, from Old French curteisie (Modern French courtoisie), from curteis "courteous": mid-14c., earlier curteis (c.1300), from Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) "having courtly bearing or manners,". Court: late 12c., from Old French cort (11c., Modern French cour) "king's court, princely residence".

Positive Suggestions:
"Awaken your natural Courtesy"
"Perfect Courtesy is within you"
"Allow yourself to feel Courteous now"
"Accept Courtesy"
"Trust in your Courtesy"

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