Gentlemen might be in short supply today, but this little book of wisdom could be a cure. If you're a young man who cares about the quality of his mark on the world -- or if you know such a young man -- the aphorisms of "The Gentleman's Handbook" may prove a helpful guide.
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Aaron Shepard is an author, photographer, publisher, and aspiring gentleman. He lives with his wife and fellow author, Anne L. Watson, in Friday Harbor, Washington.
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CONTENTS
A Gentleman in Love
A Gentleman in Speech
A Gentleman in Society
A Gentleman in Life
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SAMPLES
A gentleman always finds a compliment for a lady he loves.
A gentleman never compares one lady to another.
A gentleman understands that every lady is a flower, and that love will make her bloom.
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A gentleman listens carefully to others and takes pains to remember what he hears.
A gentleman never smirks.
A gentleman knows that words should be weighed, not counted.
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A gentleman understands that the value of any person goes far beyond their usefulness to him.
A gentleman does not leave messes for others to clean up.
A gentleman knows he cannot help others if he does not stand on firm ground himself.
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A gentleman knows that what he does is less important than how he does it.
A gentleman does not avoid what should be resolved.
A gentleman knows that his worth is measured not by what he collects but by what he contributes.
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BISAC SUBJECTS
SEL044000 SELF-HELP / Self-Management / General
FAM029000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance
REF011000 REFERENCE / Etiquette
SEL031000 SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General
FAM051000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Dating
FAM030000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Marriage & Long Term Relationships
REF015000 REFERENCE / Personal & Practical Guides
BUS071000 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership
PHI005000 PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy
SOC018000 SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies
