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Literary
December 23, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A series of prudential maxims providing moral and social advice on topics including choosing a wife, selecting friends, acquiring wisdom, avoiding disputes, and valuing good temper over eloquence.
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PRUDENTIAL MAXIMS.
In the choice of a wife take the daughter of a good mother.
Choose not a friend over thy cups.
If thou hast wit and learning, get wisdom and modesty to them.
Trust not him that seems a saint.
Never provoke the fury of bigots, by exposing their sentiments.
Never enter into hot disputes concerning points of religion, or state affairs.
Measure not men by Sundays, without regarding what they do all the week after.
I advise thee to visit thy relations and friends: but I also advise thee not to live too near them.
Let the society thou frequentest be like a company of bees gathered together to make honey; and not of wasps which do nothing but hum, devour and sting.
In thy judgment and esteem of men. constantly prefer the good temper of their minds and honesty of their actions, above all the excellencies of their eloquence or knowledge.
It is not sufficient for thee to observe the essential duties of probity, which make a good man: but also thou art to practise those of society, which make a well-bred man.
In the choice of a wife take the daughter of a good mother.
Choose not a friend over thy cups.
If thou hast wit and learning, get wisdom and modesty to them.
Trust not him that seems a saint.
Never provoke the fury of bigots, by exposing their sentiments.
Never enter into hot disputes concerning points of religion, or state affairs.
Measure not men by Sundays, without regarding what they do all the week after.
I advise thee to visit thy relations and friends: but I also advise thee not to live too near them.
Let the society thou frequentest be like a company of bees gathered together to make honey; and not of wasps which do nothing but hum, devour and sting.
In thy judgment and esteem of men. constantly prefer the good temper of their minds and honesty of their actions, above all the excellencies of their eloquence or knowledge.
It is not sufficient for thee to observe the essential duties of probity, which make a good man: but also thou art to practise those of society, which make a well-bred man.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Friendship
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Prudential Maxims
Moral Advice
Choosing Friends
Social Conduct
Wisdom Modesty
Honesty Probity
Literary Details
Title
Prudential Maxims.
Key Lines
In The Choice Of A Wife Take The Daughter Of A Good Mother.
Choose Not A Friend Over Thy Cups.
Let The Society Thou Frequentest Be Like A Company Of Bees Gathered Together To Make Honey; And Not Of Wasps Which Do Nothing But Hum, Devour And Sting.
In Thy Judgment And Esteem Of Men. Constantly Prefer The Good Temper Of Their Minds And Honesty Of Their Actions, Above All The Excellencies Of Their Eloquence Or Knowledge.
It Is Not Sufficient For Thee To Observe The Essential Duties Of Probity, Which Make A Good Man: But Also Thou Art To Practise Those Of Society, Which Make A Well Bred Man.