At home, a young man should be a good son, when outside he should treat others like his brothers, his behaviour should be one of trustworthy and proper, and should love the multitude at large and keep himself close to people of benevolence and morality. If after all these activities, he has any energy to spare, he should read widely to stay cultivated.

In childhood be modest, in youth temperate, in adulthood just, and in old age prudent.

Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind your back, for he is like a pitcher full of poison with milk on top.

Let your countenance be pleasant, but in serious matters let it be somewhat grave.

Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not when others stop.

Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for it is a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in all cases of passion admit reason to govern.