The real test of good manners is to be able to put up with bad manners pleasantly. —Kahlil Gilbran
“The real test of good manners is to be able to put up with bad manners pleasantly.”

Kahlil Gilbran artist, poet, and writer


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Raaji from Muscat , Oman  APRIL 12, 2019
The real test of good manners is to able to put up with bad manners pleasantly

JoAnn from Port of Spain JANUARY 26, 2018
Beautiful quotes. ..love them all

Rachael JUNE 14, 2017
love this quote - SO TRUE

Agnes from Kampala, Uganda NOVEMBER 15, 2016
This is so inspiring!

Katie from Klamath Falls, Oregon AUGUST 13, 2016
I promise to keep this in mind as I watch today's politicians.

bing from philippines AUGUST 7, 2016
Tama

Theresa AUGUST 1, 2016
A great rule of thumb to live by! Practice makes perfect!

Anonymous JULY 29, 2016
lovely

Kartika from Singapore  JULY 29, 2016
Exactly. Love this! Thank you for sharing.

Linda from Chicago JULY 28, 2016
So Profound! Let's see if I can practice it TODAY and every day at WORK!!

Jared from Clermont, FL JULY 28, 2016
It takes an adult to suffer ignorance and smile.

Mary from Fl JULY 27, 2016
Love it

Ceasar from NY JULY 27, 2016
Your altitude will make you put up with anything you face

Nancy from Fort Wayne, IN JULY 27, 2016
Teachers frequently get to model good manners.

RJ from Valley of the Sun JULY 27, 2016
Sometimes, that is easier said than done.... just sayin'

MARCIA from NAMPA, ID. JULY 27, 2016
Boy, isn't that the truth; love it!!!

Trudi from Port Elizabeth JULY 27, 2016
This is so true. It is not always easy and can it hurt one's feelings in the process.

jayne from Toronto JULY 27, 2016
this is so true.

Tim from VA JULY 27, 2016
Manners matter!


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