The Gentleman's Handbook - Aaron Shepard

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