Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Fine manners need the support of fine manners in others.

Fine manners need the support of fine manners in others.

Summary

This quote suggests that having good manners necessitates being surrounded by others who also possess good manners. It implies that the display of refined behavior is not solely dependent on an individual's personal actions, but also requires the reciprocation of courteous behavior from others. In other words, one's own refinement is reinforced and strengthened by the presence of similar behavior in others. The quote highlights the importance of collective efforts in maintaining an atmosphere of politeness and courtesy in society.

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Manners

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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