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The definition of a man to me is morally driven. For good or ill, you will stand next to your ideals with courage and certainty. You will know who you are, but not to be defined so rigidly that opposition will be met bitterly. Flexibility is paramount. Though I know It is not an easy thing to muster a clear head in the midst of an argument, by contrast it is far too easy to write of it. But never forget, more good comes from wit than temperament. I do not care for the way you carry yourself. In fact I’d prefer you to shelf any ideas of who you are meant to be. By handshake, or appearance, or by words from me. It is a scary thing to think that the truth of who we are is solely our responsibility. But if you decide to heed any advice from me, forget who you are ideally supposed to be.
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Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020 at 2:57 AM UTC
An Ideal Man:
The definition of a man to me is morally driven. For good or ill, you will stand next to your ideals with courage and certainty. You will know who you are, but not to be defined so rigidly that opposition will be met bitterly. Flexibility is paramount. Though I know It is not an easy thing to muster a clear head in the midst of an argument, by contrast it is far too easy to write of it. But never forget, more good comes from wit than temperament. I do not care for the way you carry yourself. In fact I’d prefer you to shelf any ideas of who you are meant to be. By handshake, or appearance, or by words from me. It is a scary thing to think that the truth of who we are is solely our responsibility. But if you decide to heed any advice from me, forget who you are ideally supposed to be.
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Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020 at 2:57 AM UTC
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