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George Washington's book: "Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation: a Book of Etiquette
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Marcus Aurelius
Dec 30, 2009, 8:33:39 PM12/30/09
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George Washington, an American gentleman, U.S. President, and leader
of the American Revolutionary forces during the American Revolution,
followed, promulgated, and wrote about certain rules of etiquette in
his book entitled: "Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior and
Conversation: a Book of Etiquette."
In this regard, Marcus Tullius Cicero, the renowned ancient Roman
Senator, Counsel, and philosopher asserted that etiquette, manners,
and appropriate behavior were the foundations not only of the
individual citizen but of a nation composed of such citizens that
could not itself, be great and virtuous, without citizens who behaved
with decorum and etiquette.
In this regard, both Washington and Cicero agreed. We should follow
their example.
The Following is the URL of a web site which goes into more detail
with regard to this book by Washington and his strong belief that
proper etiquette was inherently requisite for a gentleman and all
citizens of a great nation:
of the American Revolutionary forces during the American Revolution,
followed, promulgated, and wrote about certain rules of etiquette in
his book entitled: "Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior and
Conversation: a Book of Etiquette."
In this regard, Marcus Tullius Cicero, the renowned ancient Roman
Senator, Counsel, and philosopher asserted that etiquette, manners,
and appropriate behavior were the foundations not only of the
individual citizen but of a nation composed of such citizens that
could not itself, be great and virtuous, without citizens who behaved
with decorum and etiquette.
In this regard, both Washington and Cicero agreed. We should follow
their example.
The Following is the URL of a web site which goes into more detail
with regard to this book by Washington and his strong belief that
proper etiquette was inherently requisite for a gentleman and all
citizens of a great nation:
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