• Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.

  Charles Simmons
  American editor and novelist 1798-1856
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. promptitude
2. reputation
3. usefulness
4. delightful
5. energy
6. habit

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Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful. by : Charles Simmons

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