How To Behave Quotes

“The cards of the newly married couple are sent to those only whose acquaintance they wish to continue. No offense should be taken by those whom they may choose to exclude.”
― Samuel Roberts Wells, How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; ... Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative An...

“If you desire to withdraw before the party breaks up, take "French leave"—that is, go quietly out without disturbing any one, and without saluting even the mistress of the house, unless you can do so without attracting attention.”
― Samuel Roberts Wells, How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; ... Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative An...

“It is not enough that you honor, respect, and love your wife. You must put this honor, respect, and love into the forms of speech and action.”
― Samuel Roberts Wells, How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; ... Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative An...

“The importance of sound health and a perfect development, can not be overrated. Without these you are NEVER fit to marry.”
― Samuel Roberts Wells, How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; ... Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative An...

“Ball-room introductions cease with the object—viz.: dancing; nor subsequently anywhere else can a gentleman approach the lady by salutation or in any other mode without a re-introduction of a formal character.”
― Samuel Roberts Wells, How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; ... Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative An...

“Soiled overshoes or wet garments should not be worn into any room devoted to the use of ladies.”
― Samuel Roberts Wells, How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; ... Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative An...

“Eating without appetite is one of the most fatal of common errors.”
― Samuel Roberts Wells, How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; ... Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative An...