Above all things, be truthful.

Hold your tongue as long as you please, but never open your lips to a lie.

Show no man the contents of your purse--he would either despise you for having so little, or try to relieve you of the burden of carrying so much.

Above all, never get into debt, and never fall in love.

The first is disgrace, and the last is the devil! Respect yourself, if you wish others to respect you; and bear in mind that the world takes you at your own estimate.