1. Thou shalt never try to make another human being exactly like thyself - one is enough.

2. Thou shalt never judge a person’s need, or refuse your consideration, solely on the trouble he causes.

3. Thou shalt not blame hereditary nor the environment in general; people can surmount their environments.

4. Thou shalt never give a person up as hopeless or cast him out.

5. Thou shalt try to help everyone become, on the one hand, sensitive and compassionate, and also tough-minded.

6. Thou shalt not steal from any person his rightful responsibilities for determining his own conduct and the consequences thereof.

7. Thou shalt honour anyone engaged in the pursuit of learning and serve well and extend the discipline of knowledge and skill about learning which is our common knowledge.

8. Thou shalt have no universal remedies of expect miracles.

9. Thou shalt cherish a sense of humour which may save you from becoming shocked, depressed or complacent.

10. Thou shalt remember the sacredness and dignity of thy calling and, at the same time, thou shalt not take thyself too damned seriously.