May the rich be charitable and the poor grateful.
May the misfortunes of others be always examined at the chart of our own conduct.
May we never be so base as to envy the happiness of another.
May we live to learn, and learn to live well.
May we be more ready to correct our own faults than to publish
the faults of others.
May we never hurt our neighbour's peace by the desire of
appearing witty.
Modesty in our discourses, moderation in our wishes, and
mutuality in our affections.
May we never envy those who are happy, but strive to imitate
them.
May we derive amusement from business and improvement from
pleasure.
May our faults be written on the sea-shore, and every good
action prove a wave to wash them out.