Good breeding consists in concealing

“ Good breeding consists in concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person. ”

This quote means polite manners often consist of hiding selfish thoughts and social judgments. Good breeding is partly disciplined hypocrisy.

Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.