P. J. O'Rourke Quotes

Good manners can replace morals. It may be years before anyone knows if what you are doing is right. But if what you are doing is nice, it will be immediately evident.

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• Good manners can replace morals. It may be years before anyone knows if what you are doing is right. But if what you are doing is nice, it will be immediately evident.

  

  P. J. O'Rourke
  • Good
  • May
  • Nice