As near as may be, converse not with any but those that are good,
sober, and virtuous: “Evil communications corrupt good manners.”
Reprove your companions as often as there shall be occasion, for wicked
actions or indecent expressions.
Be willing to take those words or actions as jesting, which you have
reason to believe were designed as such.
If your companion be a little too sarcastic in speaking, strive not to
take notice of it, or be moved at all by it.
Abuse him not, either by word or deed.
Deal justly among those who are your equals, as solicitously as if you
were a man with men, and about business of higher importance.
Be not selfish altogether, but kind, free, and generous to others.
Avoid sinful and unlawful recreations, and all such as prejudice the
welfare of body or mind.
Scorn not, nor laugh at any because of their infirmities; nor affix
to any one a vexing title of contempt and reproach; but pity such as
are so visited, and be glad that you are otherwise distinguished and
favored.