Thoughts from the Archives

I found this list while I was going through some papers and things.  I didn't make note of the original author, but I think it is pretty interesting.   I think a few of these have eluded the members of our current society... maybe we need to reinstate them.

Rules for living

• Never be idle
• Make few promises
• Always speak the truth
• Live within your income
• Never speak evil of anyone
• Keep good company or none
• Live up to your engagements
• Never play games of chance
• Drink no intoxicating drinks
• Good character is above everything else
• Keep your own secrets if you have any
• Never borrow if you can possibly help it
• Do not marry until you are able to support a wife
• When you speak to a person, look into his eyes
• Save when you are young to spend when you are old
• Never run into debt unless you see a way out again
• Good company and good conversation are the sinews of virtue
• Your character cannot be essentially injured except for your own acts
• If anyone speaks evil of you let your life be so that no one believes him
• When you retire at night, think over what you have done during the day
• If your hands cannot be employfully used, attend to the culture of your mind
• Read the above carefully and thoughtfully at least once a week

I only have one to add.... 

Knit (or create) a little every day 

Happy Knitting

Nana

PS

Zelda says, 

Reach out and text someone you love....