Maxims

George Washington created 110 MAXIMS or rules of civility (decent behavior in company and conversation) that he lived by. These were set standard of morals, values and behaviors in the presence of others. Wikipedia describes maxims as, "Generally any simple and memorable rule or guide for living." As I've thought about all of this I wondered, wouldn't it be nice if everyone had a list of simple behaviors and standards they lived by? As a member of the LDS church, of course I was brought up to have morals and standards; but what outside of the gospel do I value? As I have thought about this many values coincide with the gospel or at least I could say they do. I believe it is important how we present ourselves in company and conversion. Listed below are a few maxims I would like to incorporating, but not without awkward practice or forgetfulness. Behavioral habits are hard to break and new ones are even harder to develop.  
1) Do not repress a generous thought; and use not compliments sparingly
2) Be honest in thought and deed
3) Lies will not be found escaping thy tongue nor found in the mind with the devil i.e negative self-talk
4) Borrowing should be done with consent of him who has ownership of that which one desires to take
5) Not only validate others opinions and beliefs, but validate your own in the presents of others
2) Do not justify or use excuse for your own behavior or the behavior of others when that behavior could use corrected 
3) Respectfully state positions in matters that are important
4) Wait and consciously listen to others; especially when they have entrusted in you personal or private information
5) Do not spread information that is not yours to share i.e gossip
6) Refrain from lending advice when none is wanted or asked of you
7) Only in circumstances that involve you should you give unwanted advice
8) Do not be stingy in that which you have
9) At certain times it is important to put your needs and wants first
10) At certain times it is important to put others' needs and wants first
11) Refrain from selfishness
13) When others provoke you, refrain from despise or offense
14) When others harm you, easily forgive
15) Include those who others might have tendencies to not include