Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass. —Sir John Vanbrugh

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Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass.

SIR JOHN VANBRUGH

Architect and dramatist

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Balya from Jakarta SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Splendid and nice to be contemplated.
Khorrami from Iran AUGUST 5, 2016
Those who are easily cajoled by some who are eloquently provoking, undergo the ordeal of their desires
racheal from uganda AUGUST 1, 2016
Its a great quote
Linda from Heath,ohio JULY 30, 2016
usually works---- bad manners ---mean actions does not accomplish but hard-feelings and broken hearts......
joyson from India JULY 30, 2016
in practical life this quote is a blessing. But many a time we fail to practice this quote - our weakness. But we have to try

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