Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display o… - Sydney Smith

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Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love, and respect.

Sydney Smith

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Sydney Smith (3 June 1771 – 22 February 1845) was an English clergyman, critic, philosopher and wit.

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Alternative Names: Reverend Sydney Smith

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