2553. Keep away all uncleanly appearances from the person. Let the nails, the teeth, and in fact, the whole system receive salutary rather than studied care. But let these things receive attention at the toilet—not elsewhere.
2554. Avoid displaying excess of jewelry. Nothing looks more effeminate upon a man.
2555. Every one of these suggestions may be regarded as the centre of many others, which the earnest mind can not fail to discover.
2556. Avoid envy, for it can not benefit you, nor can it injure those against whom it is cherished.
2557. Avoid disputation, for the mere sake of argument.