Some basics

Friends, here are some basics, to save you the trouble of having to ask me.

1. Never get in between someone and their mother. If you just followed only this rule you’d be better off then 90% of the mamalukes out there who have no sense.
2. Never refuse family a favor.
3. Never ask family for something you know they can’t give.
4. Never believe it’s just about the money.
5. Never pretend it’s nice when it’s not.
6. Never expect thanks when you kick someone in the teeth
7. Never mix up the people who have what you want with the people who want what you have.
8. Never fight a battle you know you can’t win, except if your honor is involved, then always fight it.

There is more, but these are the main ones.