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

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

I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.

Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any.

Undertake not to teach your equal in the art himself professes; it savors arrogancy.

Be easy and condescending in your deportment to your officers, but not too familiar, lest you subject yourself to a want of respect, which is necessary to support a proper command.