2025-11-04
       
 (TXT) Encheiridion 35
       
          When you do something that you determine is to be done, never
          try not to be seen doing it
       
       Do not hide your actions.  Either it is something shameful and
       ought not be done, or else it is noble, and you should not allow
       others to dissuade you from doing it.
       
       Of course, I don't believe this to be a contradiction to Jesus
       teaching in the gospels (Matthew 6:1-6), but is rather the same
       message, but from the other side.  In both cases, the warning is
       to not seek the approval of others as motivation for (or against)
       your actions, but rather to do them because they are right,
       irrespective of the crowds praise or contempt.
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