This document discusses the importance of good manners from both an Islamic and general perspective. It provides several quotes highlighting that a person's manners reflect their character, manners can help smooth social interactions, and good manners are important for opening doors and opportunities. The document also cites two hadiths where the Prophet Muhammad emphasizes that the best believers are those with the best manners and character.

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2. “A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.”

3. “Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.”

4. “When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself.”

5. “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.”

6. “Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass”

7. “The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.”

8. “You can get through life with bad manners, but it's easier with good manners.”

9. “Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way in the world, without them it is like a great rough diamond, very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value; but most prized when polished”

10. ~ Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.”

11. ~ Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.

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13. Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: The Prophet never used bad language neither a "Fahish nor a Mutafahish. He used to say "The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.“ (Book #56, Hadith #759)

14. Narrated Abu Hurayrah: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: The most perfect believer in respect of faith is he who is best of them in manners. Abu Dawud (Book #40, Hadith #4665)

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