Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1860-01-13
BITS OF ADVICE TO THE
YOUNG.

Avoid egotism--do not always indulge in
illusions to yourself. DO not be too forward
and ofTicibus-be prompt in energy but wait
somewhat for opportunity. Be not boastful,
and allow others their full share of merit
Angle not praise but work quietly and assid-
uous!y to deserve it. Confess manfuy your
faults on proper occasions, and do not seek to
hide them by mean equivocatiols. 1t is More
courageous to own yourself to be wrong than
to lie boldly to save yonr reputation. Tel no
lies, white, black or any color Listen atten-
lively whet spoken to, and cultivate polite
manners at the table. Attend especially to
the ladies-no man who was remarkable for
his respectful homage to the fair was ever al
lowed TO suffer III this world Dread and a.
void the character of an ill-bred man. Study
cleanliness of person, neatness of dress, and ee
gance of expression. Avoid old sayings and
vulgarisms, use polished language. BE choice
in your compliments. Get knowledge ofthe
world. Study the fob!cs of mankind. espe-
cially those Oh the women. Command your
temper and countenance. and never batray an
appearance of passion. Never acknowledge
an enemy or see an affront if you caIi help it.
Avoid wranglin@, medtlling, and tittle-tattle
Judge not of mankind rashly. Trust not inl-
plicity to any. Beware ofproff.red friendship.
Doubt him who slleers at the truth of a thing.
Be choice in your company. Adopt no mans
vices. Avoid noisy laughter. Refuse invita-
tions politely. Dare to lie singular in right
cause; and be not ashamed to refuse. Strive
to write well and dramatically. Affect not
the rake. Be choice in your amusenents.-
Never appear to be in hurry, Neglect not
an old acquaintance. Avoid all kinds ofvain-
ity Make no one in company feel his inferi
ority. Be not witty at another's expense.-
Be sparing of raiery. Never whisper in om-
pany. Look not otter oie when writing or
reading.5 Hum no tune in company, nor be in
any way noisy. Eat not too fast or too slow.
Spit not on the floor or carpet. Hold no in
delicate discourse. Avoid odd hnbis. Lose
no time in trausacting business. Indulge not
| in laziness. BE not frivilous. Study d;gnified
as well as pleasing manners. Be not enyious.
Tell no stories. Avoid hackneyed expressions.
Make no dsgressions. Hold no one by the
button while talking Forestal not a slow
speaker. Say not all you think. Adapt your
conversation to the company. Give not your
advice unasked Renew no disagreeable mat
ters Praise not another at the expense OF the
present company. Avoid rude expressions.
Avoid mystery and long apologies Look
people in the face when speaking. Swear not.
Talk not scandal. Talk not of private con-
Germs. Few jokes will bear repeating. Take
the peacemaker's part in debating. Be not
clamorous in dispute; but exercise good hui
NOR Learn the character Of the company be
fore you say much. Suppose not yourself
laughed at. Interrupt no mans story. Ask
no abrupt questions. Display not your learn
ing on all occasions. Avoid debt, especially
to washerwomen and printers. Never bore
an editor.
He who regards these rules of life and con
duct will, if he possesses a moderate share o
brains, a healthy stomach and a good set o
teeth, live happy and die respected.