Adrienne Monnier Quotes

German civility, which often seems stiff to us, shows an attentive and touching respect for the person that I often prefer to our offhandedness.

Adrienne Monnier

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• German civility, which often seems stiff to us, shows an attentive and touching respect for the person that I often prefer to our offhandedness.

  

  Adrienne Monnier
  • Respect
  • Person
  • Civility