Tag Archives: Judith Martin

Parents should conduct their arguments in quiet, respectful tones, but in a foreign language. You'd be surprised what an inducement that is to the education of children. Judith Martin

I try to behave myself, and I succeed. Judith Martin

It's far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help. Judith Martin

The greater the controversy, the more you need manners. Judith Martin

We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society. Judith Martin

My children did not go through a stage of being rude to their parents. I'm sorry if that sounds incredible. Judith Martin

If written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn't need to have the rest of the universities attached. Judith Martin

The language of clothing is high symbolism and we all, in moments where we need to know this, realize it. Judith Martin

Many people mistakenly think a new technology cancels out an old one. Judith Martin

I am a traditionalist, and I'm an innovator. Most of what I do is to weigh change and legislate to the best of my ability on what should change and what should not. Do I have a respect for tradition? Of course I do. Do I have a blind belief in it? No. Judith Martin