âLive up to your engagements.â
âEarn money before you spend it.â
âNever play at any games of chance.â
âDrink no kind of intoxicating liquor.â
âGood character is above all things else.â
âKeep your own secrets, if you have any.â
âNever borrow, if you can possibly avoid it.â
âAlways speak the truth. Make few promises.â
âKeep good company or none. Never be idle.â
âDo not marry until you are able to support a wife.â
âKeep yourself innocent if you would be happy.â
âEver live [misfortune excepted] within your income.â
âWhen you speak to a person, look him in the face.â
âMake no haste to be rich if you would prosper.â