2597. Habits of a Man of Business

A sacred regard to the principles of justice forms the basis of every transaction, and regulates the conduct of the upright man of business. The following statements afford a bird's-eye view, as it were, of his habits, practice, and mode of procedure:

  1. He is strict in keeping his engagements.
  1. He does nothing carelessly or in a hurry.
  1. He employs nobody to do what he can easily do himself.
  1. He keeps everything in its proper place.
  1. He leaves nothing undone that ought to be done, and which circumstances permit him to do.
  1. He keeps his designs and business from the view of others.
  1. He is prompt and decisive with his customers, and does not over-trade his capital.