I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything other than courtesy in the old sense of the word - politeness of the heart, a gentleness of the spirit. —Fran Lebowitz
“I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything other than courtesy in the old sense of the word - politeness of the heart, a gentleness of the spirit.”

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Hermone from London SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Moral is life to learn from.
Debra from Glendora,Ca AUGUST 23, 2016
I also value politeness and honesty, these are things that a person should always be, without any thought in presenting their self.
Bill from Dar Es Salaam AUGUST 22, 2016
So true and I wish that everyone took heart and reacted positively to this message. Especially the value idea of courtesy.
Ceasar from NY AUGUST 22, 2016
Moral is what makes you who you are
Seema khan from Mumbai AUGUST 22, 2016
Well said. Very nice. Now a days people need to learn what is courtesy.

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