I'm going to share a few of the rules that I thought were particularly hilarious.
When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body, not usually discovered. (This made me snicker)
Show nothing to your friend that may affright him. (haha, so funny)
When you see a crime punished, you may be inwardly pleased, but always show pity to the suffering offender.
In visiting the sick, do not presently play the physician if you be not knowing therein.
While you are talking, point not with your finger at him of whom you discourse nor approach too near him to whom you talk, especially to his face.
Labour to keep alive in your breast that little celestial fire called conscience.
In the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet.
(I'm particularly rude because sing to myself all the time)
Put not off your clothes in the presence of others, nor go out your chamber half dressed. (This rule has been thrown to the wind in this day and age)
Keep your nails clean and short, also your hands and teeth clean, yet without showing any great concern for them.
Reprehend not the imperfections of others, for that belongs to parents, masters, and superiors. (SOO, next time your parent tells you of your failings, it's okay. It's their job.)
If two contend together, take not the part of either unconstrained; and be not obstinate in your own opinion; in things indifferent be of the major side. (This one is for all those political posters out there lol)
There are a lot more rules, 110 total to be exact. This book is a gem.
