26. Be not immodest in urging your friend to discover a secret.

27. Utter not base or frivolous things among grave or learned men; nor

introduce deep subjects or difficult questions among the ignorant; nor

things hard to be believed.

28. Jest not where none takes pleasure in mirth; laugh not loud, nor at

all, without occasion. Deride no man’s misfortune.

29. Speak not injurious words, neither in jest nor in earnest; scoff at

none, though they give occasion.

30. Be not forward, but friendly and courteous; the first to salute,

hear and answer.

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