GRACEFULNESS.
Be graceful in your manners. The different effects of the same thing, said or done, when accompanied or deserted by graceful manners, is almost inconceivable. They prepare the way to the heart. From your own observations, reflect what a disagreeable impression, an awkward address, a slovenly figure, an ungraceful manner of speaking, whether fluttering, or drawling, &c., make upon you, at first sight, in a stranger, and how they prejudice you against them.
MODESTY.
Modesty is a polite accomplishment, and generally attendant upon merit. It is engaging, in the highest degree, and wins the hearts of all with whom we are acquainted. None are more disgusting in company, than the impudent and presuming.
Nothing can atone for the want of modesty; without it, beauty is ungraceful, and wit detestable.
Be particularly careful not to speak of yourself, if you can help it. An impudent person intrudes himself abruptly upon all occasions, and is ever the hero of his own story.
The less you say of yourself, the more the world will give you credit for; and the more you say of yourself, the less they will believe you.
Whatever perfections you may have, be assured people will find them out; but whether they do or not, nobody will take them upon your own word.