|
|
|
Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NECESSARY OBSERVATIONS: 30TH PRECEPT, by THOMAS RANDOLPH Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: To all alike be courteous, meek, and kind
Last Line: To whom thy friendship shall familiar be.
Subject(s): Etiquette; Manners; Courtesy
First Line: To all alike be courteous, meek, and kind
Last Line: To whom thy friendship shall familiar be.
Subject(s): Etiquette; Manners; Courtesy
To all alike be courteous, meek, and kind,
A winning carriage with indifferent mind,
But not familiar -- that must be exempt:
Grooms' saucy love soon turns into contempt.
Be sure he be at least as good as thee,
To whom thy friendship shall familiar be.
Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!
Other Poems of Interest...
LIVING WITH MISTAKES by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE
WE MUST BE POLITE: 1 by CARL SANDBURG
WE MUST BE POLITE: 2 by CARL SANDBURG
HOW TO GET ON IN SOCIETY by JOHN BETJEMAN
MODERN MANNERS by MARY (CUMBERLAND) ALCOCK
FAIRIES' SONG by THOMAS RANDOLPH
ODE TO MASTER ANTHONY STAFFORD [TO HASTEN HIM INTO COUNTRY] by THOMAS RANDOLPH