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Lord Chesterfield

Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others.

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Good breeding comes from using practical judgment, being kind, and occasionally putting others' needs before your own. It means balancing intelligence, kindness, and self-control to behave well in social situations.

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