Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.
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"Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect." — Sydney Smith
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Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect. — Sydney Smith
About Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith was a Clergyman from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1771–1845).
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This quote is attributed to Sydney Smith, a Clergyman from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Sydney Smith live?
Sydney Smith lived from 1771 – 1845.