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The Appearance of Heroism.—Throwing ourselves in the midst of our enemies may be a sign of cowardice.
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Condescending towards the Flatterer.—It is the ultimate prudence of insatiably ambitious men not only to conceal their contempt for man which the sight of flatterers causes them: but also to appear even condescending to them, like a God who can be nothing if not condescending.