“Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love, and respect.”
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Smith, S. (n.d.). Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love, and respect. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28117-manners-are-the-shadows-of-virtues-the-momentary/
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Smith, Sydney. “Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love, and respect.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28117-manners-are-the-shadows-of-virtues-the-momentary/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Smith, Sydney. “Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love, and respect.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28117-manners-are-the-shadows-of-virtues-the-momentary/.