Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Real good breeding, as the people have it here, is one of the finest things now going in the world. The careful avoidance of all discussion, the swift hopping from topic to topic, does not agree with me; but the graceful style they do it with is beyond that of minuets!

Real good breeding, as the people have it here, is one of th

Summary

This quote appreciates the virtue of refined manners and social etiquette found in a particular place. The speaker admires the trait of "real good breeding" observed in people, noting that their ability to gracefully avoid engaging in contentious discussions and smoothly transition between various topics surpasses even the elegance of minuets, a type of dance. The quote highlights the speaker's admiration for the skillful and enjoyable art of maintaining smooth and polite conversations, which they regard as one of the finest qualities in the world.

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