Good taste is also one of the elements of personal charm.

You can not offend the tastes of others without hurting their sensibilities.
One of the greatest investments one can make is that of attaining a gracious manner, cordiality of bearing, generosity of feeling,--the delightful art of pleasing.

It is infinitely better than money capital, for all doors fly open to sunny, pleasing personalities.

They are more than welcome; they are sought for everywhere.
Many a youth owes his promotion or his first start in life to the disposition to be accommodating, to help along wherever he could.

This was one of Lincoln's chief characteristics; he had a passion for helping people, for making himself agreeable under all circumstances.
Mr.Herndon, his law partner, says: "When the Rutledge Tavern, where Lincoln boarded, was crowded, he would often give up his bed, and sleep on the counter in his store with a roll of calico for his pillow.
Somehow everybody in trouble turned to him for help." This generous desire to assist others and to return kindnesses especially endeared Lincoln to the people.
The power to please is a tremendous asset.