The characteristic of a well-bred man is, to converse with his inferiors without insolence, and with his superiors with respect and with ease. (Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield)

The characteristic of a well-bred man is, to converse with his inferiors without insolence, and with his superiors with respect and with ease.

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

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