For in politics, what can laws do without morals?
Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or your self. Avoid trifling conversation.
Industry. Lose no Time. Be always employ'd in something useful. Cut off all unnecessary actions.
Tranquility. Be not disturbed at Trifles, or at Accidents common or unavoidable.
Temperance. Eat not to Dulness. Drink not to Elevation.
Justice. Wrong none, by doing Injuries or omitting the Benefits that are your Duty.
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