THE SCIENCE OF LIFE.
BY M. CAREY.
1. If you be so exceptious and pettish, as to question every word you hear said of you, you will have few friends, little sense, and much trouble.
2. Neglect not manners as if they were of little importance. They are frequently what the world judges us by, and by which it decides for or against us. A man may have virtue, capacity and good conduct, and yet by roughness be rendered insupportable.
3. Broach not odd opinions to such as are not fit to hear them. If you do, you will do them no good by it, perhaps hurt; and may very well expect discredit and mischief to yourself. An ill placed paradox, and an ill timed jest have ruined many.
4. To have a graceful behavior, it is necessary to have a proper degree of confidence; and a tolerably good opinion of yourself. Bashfulness is boyish.
5. Think how many times you have been mistaken in your opinions in times past, and let that teach you in future not to be positive or obstinate.