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