4. Resolution.—- Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
5. Frugality.—Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; that is, waste nothing.
6. Industry.—Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
7. Sincerity.—Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly; and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
8. Justice.—Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
9. Moderation.—Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries as much as you think they deserve.
10. Cleanliness.—Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation.
11. Tranquillity.—Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
12. Humility.—Imitate Jesus and Socrates."
"There is scarcely one of those rules that Patrick Henry observed in his youth," said Charlie. "After he got to be a man grown, and his friends were all out of patience with him, and he was absolutely compelled to do something, or starve, then he began to apply himself."