Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.
I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain (what I consider the most enviable of all titles) the character of an "Honest Man."
The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.
Speak not when others speak, sit not when others stand, and walk not when others stop.
Let your countenance be pleasant, but in serious matters somewhat grave.
Use no reproachful language against anyone, neither curses nor revilings.
Mock not nor jest at anything of importance; break no jests that are sharp or biting; and if you deliver anything witty or pleasant, abstain from laughing thereat yourself.
Utter not base and frivolous things amongst grown and learned men, nor very difficult questions or subjects amongst the ignorant, nor things hard to be believed.
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