An Ancient said, "Do not be so proud as to hope to equal the great wise ones; do not be so mean as to hope to equal the ignoble." What this means is that both are conceits. Even if you are in a high place, do not forget that you may fall. Even if you are safe, do not forget danger. Even though you are alive today, do not think that you will also be so tomorrow. The imminent danger of death is right at our feet.
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