“Darling, a true lady takes off her dignity with her clothes and does her whorish best. At other times you can be as modest and dignified as your persona requires.” ― Robert A. Heinlein, The Notebooks of Lazarus Long
- A Lady is thoughtful of others, polite, kind, and charitable.
- A Lady exudes hopefulness and gentle strength during adversity; she strives to encourage and edify those around her.
- A Lady is the opposite of selfishness, and she holds herself to a high moral code.
- A Lady is discreet, compassionate, and lovely.
- A Lady always looks neat and feminine.
- A Lady is gracious in her dealings with others even in trying situations.
- A Lady does not curse like a sailor — or curse at all for that matter.
- A Lady seeks to put others at ease and to establish the comfort of others before herself.
- A Lady holds true to her vows, cherishes her man, and strives to make sure that he knows he is cherished.
- A Lady knows that life is about putting out positive energy and sowing goodness into the lives of everyone she meets.
- A Lady knows that worldly experience adds depth and helps a courtesan understand compassion.
- A Lady learns from experience and treats her mistakes as valuable lessons.
- A Lady is a servant with the heart of a queen and the steel of a soldier.
- A Lady knows the importance of taking care of herself so that she can take care of others.