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

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

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

Let your Countenance be pleasant but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave.

Speak not injurious Words neither in Jest nor Earnest Scoff at none although they give Occasion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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