Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy. —Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist

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My parents taught me this by actions, not words.

DrTekNik from Mission Bay, S.F.
January 23, 2021

And again, i say: "Amen!" It is culture, it is how you're supposed to have been raised.

Joe & Sue from Madre
October 3, 2016

True

joshua from mtwapa
August 25, 2016

Amen....!

RJ from AZ
August 25, 2016

Love this quote.

Diana from Greer, SC
August 25, 2016

Awesome

Kathy from Port Charlotte
August 25, 2016

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