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

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

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

Undertake not what you cannot perform but be careful to keep your promise.

Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking, Jog not the Table or Desk on which Another reads or writes, lean not upon any one.

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

In writing or Speaking, give to every Person his due Title According to his Degree & the Custom of the Place.

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

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

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

Superfluous Compliments and all Affectation of Ceremony are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected.

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

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

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

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.