Emily Gilmore

"Life is not a dress rehearsal, it's opening night."

"One does not simply ignore proper etiquette."

"A woman of my standing must maintain certain standards."

"Love is a luxury, duty is a necessity."

"Happiness comes from living as one should."

"Excellence is not negotiable in this household."

"Family obligations supersede personal preferences."

"One must always know which fork to use."

"Patience is a virtue reserved for the weak."

"A proper appearance reflects a proper mind."

"Hope without action is merely wishful thinking."

"Courage is knowing your place and never apologizing for it."

"Change is the enemy of tradition."

"Knowledge without breeding is utterly useless."

"Time management separates the worthy from the wasteful."

"Truth must always be tempered with discretion."

"Freedom comes with responsibility to society."

"Peace is achieved through order and control."

"Nature is pleasant when properly landscaped."

"Art is an investment, not mere decoration."

"Music should be cultured and classical."

"Faith without propriety is unseemly."

"A leader does not follow trends, they set them."

"Work is noble when it elevates one's station."

"Dreams must be practical and socially acceptable."

"Humor should never come at the expense of dignity."

"Beauty fades, but breeding never does."

"Death is merely the final social obligation."

"Perseverance in pursuit of perfection is admirable."

"Gratitude must be expressed with proper etiquette."