Comments on: Manvotional: George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation http://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:45:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Wesley Hawkinshttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-96998 Wesley Hawkins Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:42:52 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-96998 Too bad not everybody does. Too bad not everybody does.

]]> By: Cameron Ahttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-35010 Cameron A Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:28:57 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-35010 Not to be rude, but I posted the link to this website on the AoMC and I think I at least deserve a little recognition. I think this is a great list though that everyone should follow. Not to be rude, but I posted the link to this website on the AoMC and I think I at least deserve a little recognition. I think this is a great list though that everyone should follow.

]]> By: A.A. JOSEhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32696 A.A. JOSE Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:10:44 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32696 George Washington was indeed a tallest person in every sense. His Rules of civility are relevant at any time and it will remain so till the end of the world. I salute to this great soul. George Washington was indeed a tallest person in every sense. His Rules of civility are relevant at any time and it will remain so till the end of the world. I salute to this great soul.

]]> By: Dave Lewishttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32663 Dave Lewis Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:25:13 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32663 I like the part about not picking at your fleas or other vermin in public.... I guess that was a problem back in those days. I like the part about not picking at your fleas or other vermin in public…. I guess that was a problem back in those days.

]]> By: Doughttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32649 Doug Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:34:14 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32649 Interesting. The syntax and terminology make it somewhat difficult to understand. While many of the entries are timeless, others better suited to a time when Colonial Americans where subjects of England, than an USA George Washington help create. I certainly don't consider wealth whenever forced to consider some one's status to another, to make some sort of decision. Thanks for posting Washington's list, saved as text in my text folder. Interesting. The syntax and terminology make it somewhat difficult to understand. While many of the entries are timeless, others better suited to a time when Colonial Americans where subjects of England, than an USA George Washington help create. I certainly don’t consider wealth whenever forced to consider some one’s status to another, to make some sort of decision. Thanks for posting Washington’s list, saved as text in my text folder.

]]> By: Neilhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32607 Neil Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:04:56 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32607 A lot of these rules are similar to "The Art of Worldly Wisdom" by Balthasar Gracian. Not surprisingly, he was a Jesuit priest. A lot of these rules are similar to “The Art of Worldly Wisdom” by Balthasar Gracian. Not surprisingly, he was a Jesuit priest.

]]> By: Timhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32594 Tim Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:49:19 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32594 "Manful not sinful" There it is, in a nutshell. “Manful not sinful” There it is, in a nutshell.

]]> By: Greghttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32592 Greg Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:28:40 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32592 About time for Washington to be properly cited on the blog. A couple of comments. The maxims are purely good manners, behaviour expected of serious, sober gentlemen of Washington's era. Recall that Washington was an autodidact with very little formal education, and the "Rules of Conduct" are an 18th century version of a 16th century book, which in turn relied upon earlier rules of conduct. Benjamin Franklin wrote and relied upon a similar series of maxims...and used a daily checklist to track his adherance to his written standards. About time for Washington to be properly cited on the blog. A couple of comments. The maxims are purely good manners, behaviour expected of serious, sober gentlemen of Washington’s era. Recall that Washington was an autodidact with very little formal education, and the “Rules of Conduct” are an 18th century version of a 16th century book, which in turn relied upon earlier rules of conduct. Benjamin Franklin wrote and relied upon a similar series of maxims…and used a daily checklist to track his adherance to his written standards.

]]> By: Trenthttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32560 Trent Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:51:18 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32560 I bought a copy of <a href="http://www.mountvernon.org/store/shopping/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewitem/pid/225//cfid/28338959/cftoken/84758921" rel="nofollow">the book that has this complete text</a> when I visited Mount Vernon, and read it every now and again. I ought to read it more frequently, because almost all of what he said then still applies now, and that which doesn't apply in letter applies in spirit.Washington was the greatest American ever. Of the Founding Fathers, he was not the smartest nor the best educated, nor was he wisest--yet all the others recognized him and his greatness, and naturally followed his leadership.We can all be better men by learning more about George Washington and following his sterling example. I bought a copy of the book that has this complete text when I visited Mount Vernon, and read it every now and again. I ought to read it more frequently, because almost all of what he said then still applies now, and that which doesn’t apply in letter applies in spirit.

Washington was the greatest American ever. Of the Founding Fathers, he was not the smartest nor the best educated, nor was he wisest–yet all the others recognized him and his greatness, and naturally followed his leadership.

We can all be better men by learning more about George Washington and following his sterling example.

]]> By: Rolando Rodriguez, SFOhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32559 Rolando Rodriguez, SFO Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:31:36 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32559 When I was fourteen and a half years old, a sophmore at St. Joseph's Franciscan Seminary in Oakbrook, IL, our American History professor assigned us to find and comment on these sprichtworten from our founding father's pen. We were told to note the Jesuit provenance and the Franciscan aura our first President admired and lived. What a happy discovery! The ultimate rule has been, is and will continue to be valid and welcomed: Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience. The Art of "Manliness" is a mirror and an echo of the Art of "Virtue". When I was fourteen and a half years old, a sophmore at St. Joseph’s Franciscan Seminary in Oakbrook, IL, our American History professor assigned us to find and comment on these sprichtworten from our founding father’s pen. We were told to note the Jesuit provenance and the Franciscan aura our first President admired and lived. What a happy discovery! The ultimate rule has been, is and will continue to be valid and welcomed: Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
The Art of “Manliness” is a mirror and an echo of the Art of “Virtue”.

]]> By: Andrew Barbourhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32554 Andrew Barbour Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:25:14 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32554 It seems that greatness is the ability to remain eternally relevant. It seems that greatness is the ability to remain eternally relevant.

]]> By: Coughttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32532 Coug Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:45:00 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32532 Wow. I've got a lot to work on.(Btw, "conversation" is misspelled as "converation" in the main heading.) Wow. I’ve got a lot to work on.

(Btw, “conversation” is misspelled as “converation” in the main heading.)

]]> By: Kevin Christyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32527 Kevin Christy Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:27:25 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32527 They certainly had interesting concepts for how to use capitalization. I mean seriously, it's like there's no rhyme or reason to it.That said, bully for George Washington. They certainly had interesting concepts for how to use capitalization. I mean seriously, it’s like there’s no rhyme or reason to it.

That said, bully for George Washington.

]]> By: Matt @ Rational Imperativehttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32521 Matt @ Rational Imperative Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:22:41 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32521 I've never seen anything like this from George Washington. It reminds me also of The Enchiridion by Epictetus. It seems to be no coincidence that great men usually had strict protocols of how they were to act in the public eye. Great post! I’ve never seen anything like this from George Washington. It reminds me also of The Enchiridion by Epictetus. It seems to be no coincidence that great men usually had strict protocols of how they were to act in the public eye. Great post!

]]> By: Mike Sporerhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/14/manvotional-george-washingtons-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behavior-in-company-and-converation/#comment-32518 Mike Sporer Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:41:24 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3486#comment-32518 George Washington was indeed a great man. Despite is severe lack of battle strategy as a General, he was a very accomplished motivator. That, along with the help of the French (after Franklin won over the French monarch), were the reasons the Revolution was won. Great ost............ George Washington was indeed a great man. Despite is severe lack of battle strategy as a General, he was a very accomplished motivator. That, along with the help of the French (after Franklin won over the French monarch), were the reasons the Revolution was won. Great ost…………

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