THE CYNIC'S
RULES OF CONDUCT
The
Cynic's Rules of
Conduct
BY
CHESTER FIELD, Jr.
PHILADELPHIA
HENRY ALTEMUS COMPANY
Copyright, 1905, by
Henry Altemus
Entered at Stationers' Hall
THE CYNIC'S
RULES OF CONDUCT
o to the Aunt, thou sluggard, and offer her ten off on your legacyfor spot cash.
he difference between a bad break and a faux pas indicates the kindof society you are in.
hen alone in Paris behave as if all the world were yourmother-in-law.
emember, too, that perhaps you are not the sort of husband thatFather used to make.
ou may refer to her cheeks as roses, but the man who sends herAmerican beauties will leave you at the post.
woman should dress to make men covetous and women envious.
ven Cupid crosses his fingers at what he hears by moonlight.
fter marriage you may speak of her temper; but during courtship youhad better refer to it as temperament.
hen dinners entice thee consent thou not.
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