The Dandy is the highest form of existence attainable by the human form. His life is exclusively dedicated to dressing exquisitely, parading about the fashionable boroughs of splendid cities and and holding forth at his club, where he dispenses witticism as readily as the vulgaroisie utters its banal platitudes. The only species of 'work' this singular Chap might engage in would consist of discussing buttonhole stitching with his tailor and performing his ablutions until the morning has been well aired enough for him to step into it.
Gustav Temple and Vic DarkwoodTag: hat dandy britain gentleman gentlemen civility dandies anarcho-dandyist chap chappism chaps pleasantry rakish teashop
the veneer of civilization is exceedingly thin
Karin TansekTag: politeness civilization barbarian civility
It is contrary to the usual practice of professional men to give their opinions upon each other's work unless regularly called upon in the way of their profession.
John SmeatonTag: science opinions professional engineering contrary civility father-of-civil-engineering first-engineer
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