CHAPTER II. Be Polite

Be Polite

INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER II

BY ADOLPH SUTRO.

Conduct is three-fourths of life.—Matthew Arnold.

Character makes the man; character and politeness mark the perfect man. The first is the diamond in the rough; the second the cut stone. The former may attract the attention of a few, the latter discloses hidden beauties and compels the admiration of all.

The “grand old name of gentleman” can only belong to him who unites the qualities of gentleness and manliness, and politeness is essentially gentleness.

The exercise of politeness benefits all, chiefly him who practises it, and this is a sure road to success.