Quotes from Letitia Baldrige

I've become a master of the apology.

We need grace in our lives, and I'm not talking about heavenly grace. I'm talking about human grace. We should try and be warm and friendly.

One cannot reject an entire nation because of the politics of its leader.

It's nice to compliment people on what they're wearing, but don't make insincere compliments.

Manners make the world work. They're not only based on kindness but also efficiency. When people know what to do, the world is smoother. When no one knows what to do, it's chaos.

Tea time is a chance to slow down, pull back and appreciate our surroundings.