“Show not yourself glad at another’s misfortune.
“Let your discourse with others on matters of business be short.
“It is good manners to let others speak first.
“Strive not with your superiors in argument, but be modest.
“When a man does all he can, do not blame him though he succeeds not well.
“Take admonitions thankfully.
“Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the injury of another.
“In your dress, be modest, and consult your condition.
“Play not the peacock, looking vainly at yourself.
“It is better to be alone than in bad company.