George Washington

“ 63rd A Man ought not to value himself of his Atchievements, or rare Qualities of wit; ”

“ 22nd Shew not yourself glad at the Misfortune of another though he were your enemy. ”

“ 40th Strive not with your Superiers in argument, but always Submit your Judgment to others with Modesty. ”

“ Amongst your equals expect not always that they Should begin with you first, but to Pull off the Hat when there is no need is Affectation, in the Manner of Saluting and resaluting in words keep to the most usual Custom. 27th Tis ill manners to bid one more eminent than yourself be covered as well as not to do it to whom it's due Likewise he that makes too much haste to Put on his hat does not well, yet he ought to Put it on at the first, or at most the Second time of being ask'd ”

“ 90th Being Set at meat Scratch not neither Spit Cough or blow your Nose except there's a Necessity for it. ”

“ Before and after Drinking wipe your Lips breath not then or Ever with too Great a Noise, for its uncivil. 100th Cleanse not your teeth with the Table Cloth Napkin Fork or Knife but if Others do it let it be done with a Pick Tooth. 101st Rince not your Mouth in the Presence of Others. 102nd It is out of use to call upon the Company often to Eat nor need you Drink to others every Time you Drink. 103rd In Company of your Betters be not longer in eating than they are lay not your Arm but only your hand upon the table. ”

“ In Discoursing of things you Have heard Name not your Author always A Secret Discover not. 80th Be not Tedious in Discourse or in reading unless you find the Company pleased therewith. 81st Be not Curious to Know the Affairs of Others neither approach those that Speak in Private. ”

“ 35th Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive. ”

“ Sublime matters treat Seriously. 73rd Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly. 74th When Another Speaks be attentive your Self and disturb not the Audience if any hesitate in his Words help him not nor Prompt him without desired, Interrupt him not, nor Answer him till his Speech be ended. ”

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43rd Do not express Joy before one sick or in pain for that contrary Passion will aggravate his Misery. 44th When a man does all he can though it Succeeds not well blame not him that did it. 45th Being to advise or reprehend any one, consider whether it ought to be in publick or in Private; presently, or at Some other time in what terms to do it & in reproving Shew no Sign of Cholar but do it with all Sweetness and Mildness. ”

“ 110th Labour to keep alive in your Breast that Little Spark of Celestial fire Called Conscience. ”

“ for example is more prevalent than Precepts. ”