"It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not equally courteous to all, for that would be injustice."

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"It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not equally courteous to all, for that would be injustice."

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"A man worth his salt will treat a lady like a lady and make the effort to be a gentleman. While independent women are fully capable of being self-reliant, the majority whom I know appreciate being treated with respect, consideration, and chivalry. For the women who yearn for the old-fashioned, good-hearted, chivalrous guy, I promise, they do exist."

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