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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If any one come to Speak to you while you are Sitting Stand up though he be your Inferior, and when you Present Seats let it be to every one according to his Degree.