Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax. Counsels and Maxims
“And even if you were a pawn – maybe we all are – then you should remember that a pawn is the most magical piece of all. It might look small and ordinary but it isn’t. Because a pawn is never just a pawn. A pawn is a queen-in-waiting. All you need to do is find a way to keep moving forward. One square after another. And you can get to the other side and unlock all kinds of power.” Midnight Library
“A prince ought also to show himself a patron of ability, and to honour the proficient in every art.” The Prince
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