 | Samuel Griswold Goodrich, Stephen T. Allen - 1842 - 418 pages
...thirteen. I will give you a few extracts from this code of manners, or rules of conduct: EXTRACTS. "Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. " Be no flatterer, neither play with any one that delights not to be played with. " Read no letters,... | |
 | William Chambers, Robert Chambers - 1845 - 900 pages
...copied entire out of one book, or collected out of several. We may quote two or three as specimens. Rule 2. " In the presence of others, sing not to yourself...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet." Rule 12. " Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive." Rule 29. " Utter not... | |
 | Peter Parley (pseud.) - 1865 - 188 pages
...handwriting, written at the age of thirteen. I will give you a few extracts from this paper. "Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. Be no flatterer, neither play with any one that delights not to be played with. Read no letters, books,... | |
 | 1846 - 774 pages
...thirteen. I will grve you a few extracts from this code of manners, or rules of conduct : EXTRACTS. "Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. "Be no flatterer, neither play with any one that delights not to be played with. "Read no letters,... | |
 | George Washington - 1847 - 720 pages
...features took their shape from these rules thus early selected and adopted as his guide. " 1. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. " 3. Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace,... | |
 | Jesse Buel - 1844 - 278 pages
...prominent features took their shape from the rules thus early selected and adopted as his guide." I. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. 3. Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace,... | |
 | George Washington - 1847 - 574 pages
...features took their shape from these rules thus early selected and adopted as his guide. " 1. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. " 3. Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace,... | |
 | John Frost - 1847 - 602 pages
...may be seen upon what principles certain parts of the character of Washington were formed. "1. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. "2. Be no flatterer. "3. Let your countenance be pleasant; but in serious matters, somewhat grave. "4.... | |
 | Charles Walton Sanders - 1841 - 264 pages
...harshness in behavior ; treat every one with that courtesy which springs from a mild and gentle heart. 19. In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. 20. Rejoice not at the misfortune of another, though he were your enemy. 21. When you speak of God,... | |
 | J. T. Headley - 1849 - 358 pages
...of judgment. Out of nearly sixty, we venture to give a few by way of illustration. The first: "Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present." Then follow several of a similar character, prescribing rules of conduct when in company. Another is,... | |
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In the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. 
