Borrowing Advice, 1856

Four Rules for Borrowers: 

1. The Iron Rule.--Never borrow anything whatever, if you can possibly do without it, nor then unless with the consent of the owner. 

2.The Silver Rule.-- Use the article borrowed more carefully than if it was you own; don't retain it beyond the time agreed on. 

3. The Golden Rule.--As soon as you have done using the thing borrowed return it, with thanks. 

4. The Diamond Rule.--Never borrow "Peterson's Magazine", but subscribe for it.

-Peterson's Magazine, October 1856 (page 268)