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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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