The Neo-American Ten Commandments
- Do not poop parties.
- Do not accept employment or elective office unless first defeated in battle.
- Marry rich.
- Avoid unpleasant topics in general conversation.
- Behave with exquisite politeness to your social inferiors, but do not acquire their bad habits.
- Be loyal to your followers, and protect them from your relatives.
- Prefer the comic to the tragic mode.
- Do not think about money if you have enough of it.
- Try to put on a good show, rain or shine.
- Develop obsessions you can share with your friends.