I have always thought you could take the measure of a man by his sports manners - that is to say, the way in which he conducts himself on the playing field, or even over a game of chess or cards.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Keep in mind that the true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.
If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others.
If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.
I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.
A man has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so.
A man or woman can be known and respected for good taste, regardless of job or income level, if they make good choices in clothes, have good table manners, are kind and organize their home to look warm, welcoming, clean, and appropriate to their station in life.
Beware of a man with manners.
The measure of a man is what he does with power.
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
If there be any truer measure of a man than by what he does, it must be by what he gives.