Don’t say out loud everything you think, and don't act on thoughts until you've examined

them. Be friendly, but not too friendly. Hold on tight to those friends who you have tested,

and who have proven worthy of your trust, but don’t wear out your palms shaking hands with

every new acquaintance that comes along.

Don’t get into fights, but once you’re in one make sure your opponent fears you. Listen to

everyone, but talk only to a trusted few. Hear everyone’s views, but form your own opinions.

Spend as much as you can afford on clothes, but don't wear anything too ostentatious. Your

clothes should be classy, not showy. Your appearance says a lot about you, and in France the

upper classes are very careful about how they dress.

Don’t borrow or lend money. Loaning to a friend often ends up costing you both the friend

and the money. And borrowing makes you careless with your spending. But above all, be true

to yourself because, if you do, then it follows as certainly as night follows day that you will be

true to others as well.