A gentleman is he who maintains ‘gentility’ in all spheres of life. The term ‘gentility’ implies some universal norms. It may be inherent as it can be acquired through careful observation can constant practice till it becomes a habit. Gentility, throughout the world, is considered to be synonymous with politeness, kindness and friendliness — all bunched together. A gentleman is not recognized and acknowledged for his wallet or attire, but for his conduct and natural capacity to translate his conduct into a practical intercourse with whoever he comes across. A gentleman can easily win the heart even of an alien and, thus, can earn the friendship of many. On the other hand, the phenomenal truth has to be admitted that in this age of sophisticated complications and stress it is very difficult to preserve one’s gentleness all the time, especially in the context of the heterogeneous characters a gentleman has to be in communion with in his everyday-life. But a true gentleman, whose gentleness wells up from the core of his character, can maintain this noble code of conduct whatever is the situation. In short, gentility is doubly blessed — blessed with one’s peace of own soul and blessed with other’s love and faith.
