for in that case you will draw every body’s hatred upon you. You ought to consider the world as a creditor, to whom you owe moderation, compassion, and forbearance.
“Thirdly, Not to say a word when you are reproached; for, as the proverb says, �He that keeps silence is out of danger.’ And in this case particularly you ought to practice it. You also know what one of our poets says upon this subject, �That silence is the ornament
for in that case you will draw every body’s hatred upon you. You ought to consider the world as a creditor, to whom you owe moderation, compassion, and forbearance.
“Thirdly, Not to say a word when you are reproached; for, as the proverb says, �He that keeps silence is out of danger.’ And in this case particularly you ought to practice it. You also know what one of our poets says upon this subject, �That silence is the ornament
