20 FEBRUARY 1892, page 12

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T T is generally held that the true basis of politeness is kindliness of heart, good temper, and benevolence of intent. "Politeness is real kindness kindly expressed," so runs......

Do The Commonplace Virtues Pay ?

M RENAN, with his exquisite style, his great though • inaccurate knowledge of Jewish and Christian his- tory, and his gentle regretfulness, or affectation of regretful- ness,......