Thomas Jefferson's Rules of Conduct

Never put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today.

Never trouble another for what you can do yourself.

Never spend money before you have it.

Never buy anything you do not want, because it is cheap.

Pride costs us more than thirst, hunger and cold.

We seldom repent for having eaten too little.

Nothing is troublesome that one does of his own volition.

How much pain never occurred evils costs us.

Take things all the time by their smooth handle.

Think as you please, and let others as well, to prevent any disputes.

When annoyed count 10 before you speak; if very annoyed, count 100.