I do like Todd's quote; it's one I've not read before.

I know that a gentleman is capable--and often guilty--of ungentlemanly behavior. However, the Rules as posted are certainly enviable at least in their intent and overall essence (to use a previously used term). I do like the list, and I shall likely share it with my step-son who is only just untering manhood.

I got him a book a while back entitled, The Ultimate Man's Survival Guide(I think that was its title) along with a couple of the books from Brooks Brothers: A Gentleman Entertains and How To Be a Gentleman. I know that each was at least looked at, and a few lessons were learned from them. He knows how to dress properly now without "the old man" trying to tell him how.

In an age when boys are not expected to act like boys and manhood is denigrated, I think it wise to attempt to perpetuate and live by a code of conduct that is at least addressed in the Rules of the OP. I may not agree with or keep them all, but they're a pretty good place to start. And I've enjoyed the wide-ranging discussion of the topic on this thread.