Über den Umgang mit Menschen

Nothing is as complicated as dealing with one's own kind. And nothing could be simpler if one is willing to adhere to some basic rules. Adolph Freiherr von Knigge, a impoverished nobleman who never managed to secure a satisfactory position in the social class from which he came, provides instructions for proper behavior in all situations in his famous work and unfolds a multifaceted moral doctrine that has lost none of its relevance. For despite all the nuances of politeness, as we learn from the selection curated by Marion Poschmann, it ultimately comes down to one thing: respect for others and for oneself.