# The Foundation of Social Life by Emily Post > “Consideration for the rights and feelings of others is not merely a rule for behavior in public but the very foundation upon which social life is built.” > **— Emily Post**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Definition of Etiquette: Consideration, Respect, and Honesty — The Emily Post Institute](https://emilypost.com/about/definition-of-etiquette-consideration-respect-and-honesty) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 084, “The Foundation of Social Life.” - **Why it belongs:** Courtesy becomes civic infrastructure rather than ornamental polish. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Comportment - 09 - Everyday Civic Courtesy|Everyday Civic Courtesy]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - Civic Literacy|Civic Literacy]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Comportment|American Comportment]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Consideration for the rights and feelings of others is not merely a rule for behavior in public but the very foundation upon which social life is built.” — Emily Post, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-084-the-foundation-of-social-life ```