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

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Let thy carriage be such as becomes a man grave settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not, at every turn, what others say.

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.

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

Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.

You speak an infinite deal of nothing.

Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.