sing your own works, and proclaiming
your own deeds. If they are good they will proclaim themselves, if
bad, the less you say of them the better.

2003. Envy.

Avoid Envy; for it cannot benefit you, nor can it injure those against
whom it is cherished.

2004. Disputation.

Avoid Disputation for the mere sake of argument. The man who disputes
obstinately, and in a bigoted spirit, is like the man who would stop
the fountain from which he should drink. Earnest discussion is
commendable; but factious argument never yet produced a good result.

2005. Kindness.

Be Kind in Little Things.--The true generosity of the heart is more
displayed by deeds of minor kindness, than by acts which may partake
of ostentation.

2006. Politeness.

Be Polite.--Politeness is the poetry of conduct--and like poetry, it
has many qualities. Let not your politeness be too florid, but of
that gentle kind which indicates a refined nature.

2007. Sociable.

Be Sociable--avoid reserve in society. Remember that the social
elements, like the air we breathe, are purified by motion. Thought
illumines thought, and smiles win smiles.

2008. Punctuality.

Be Punctual.--One minute too late has lost many a golden opportunity.
Besides which, the want of punctuality is an affront offered to the
person to whom your presence is due.

2009. Hints.

The foregoing Remarks may be said to apply to the moral conduct,
rather than, to the details of personal manners. Great principles,
however, suggest minor ones; and hence, from the principles laid down,
many hints upon personal behaviour may be gathered.

2010. Hearty.

Be Hearty in your salutations, discreet and sincere in your
friendships.

2011. Listen.

Prefer to Listen rather than to talk.

2012. Respect.

Behave, even in the presence of your relations, as though you felt
respect to be due to them.

2013. Humble.

In Society never forget that you are but one of many.

2014. House Rules.

When you Visit a Friend, conform to the rules of his household; lean
not upon his tables, nor rub your feet against his chairs.

2015. Privacy.

Pry not into Letters that are not your own.

2016. Ladies.

Pay unmistakable Respect to ladies everywhere.

2017. Silliness.

Beware of Foppery, and of silly flirtation.

2018. Considerate.

In Public Places be not too pertinacious of your