“Dignity”

A dignified manner is not necessarily an imposing manner, for true dignity is but the outward expression of inherent worth of character. 

In counseling dignity, I would suggest no spirit of cold hauteur and pride, but, on the other hand, such outward walk and conversations as shall become one who has a just appreciation of life and its possibilities. One who is always given to light and flippant remarks, a rays assuming a free and easy style in his demeanor, cannot carry such an impression of power as one who bears about him the impression of a man among men by his dignified and decorous bearing. True dignity exists independent of "studied gestures or well-practiced smiles."

Its seat should be in the mind, and then it will not be found wanting in the manner. It is often strikingly and eloquently displayed in the bearings of those utterly unacquainted with the strict rules of etiquette.

If one has a modest consciousness of his own worth, and a sincere desire to be of worth to others, he must necessarily display true dignity in his manner and bearing towards others.