Who said “Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.”?

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Abel Stevens. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceMadame de Staël (1881)

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Stevens, A. (n.d.). Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11984-politeness-is-the-art-of-choosing-among-ones/

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Stevens, Abel. “Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11984-politeness-is-the-art-of-choosing-among-ones/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Stevens, Abel. “Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11984-politeness-is-the-art-of-choosing-among-ones/.

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