A Man ought not to value himself of his Achievements, or rare Qualities of wit; much less of his riches Virtue or Kindred.

When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usually Discovered.

Be not Tedious in Discourse or in reading unless you find the Company pleased therewith.

Be no Flatterer, neither Play with any that delights not to be Played Withal.

It is good Manners to prefer them to whom we Speak before ourselves especially if they be above us with whom in no Sort we ought to begin.

Be not hasty to believe flying Reports to the Disparagement of any.

Play not the Peacock, looking everywhere about you, to See if you be well Decked, if your Shoes fit well if your Stockings sit neatly, and Clothes handsomely.

In visiting the Sick, do not Presently play the Physician if you be not Knowing therein.

Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly.

When you meet with one of Greater Quality than yourself, Stop, and retire especially if it be at a Door or any Straight place to give way for him to Pass.

Labour to keep alive in your Breast that Little Spark of Celestial fire Called Conscience.

Do not laugh too loud or too much at any Public Spectacle.

When you see a Crime punished, you may be inwardly Pleased; but always show Pity to the Suffering Offender.

When a man does all he can though it Succeeds not well blame not him that did it.

Be not immodest in urging your Friends to Discover a Secret.