P. M. Forni Quotes

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Few things would gratify me as much as a rediscovered respect for things belonging to others. Not abusing the property of others (or that of the community) is one of the ways in which we respect others. It is an essential part of being considerate guests, no matter where we are: in an airplane, in a friend's home, in a movie theater, in a doctor's office, in a public library, or in a public square.

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If we are kind and considerate, people will want to be around us, and we benefit from enduring circles of attention and care.

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Don't discount the power of your words. The thought that they might cause unnecessary hurt or discomfort should inform every conversation.

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Respecting others' opinions doesn't mean being untrue to our own.

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Bragging is often merely a ladder we build for ourselves out of words when we are afraid we are not tall enough in the eyes of the world. It is an unwitting confession to low self-esteem.

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P. M. Forni

P. M. Forni

Born: October 16, 1951

Died: December 1, 2018 (aged 67)

Bio: Pier Massimo Forni was an Italian award-winning professor at Johns Hopkins University, where he has taught since 1985. Dr. Forni has published several books, including his 2002 best-seller Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct.

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