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neither to care whether they love or hate him
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manifests the true knowledge he has in their disposition.
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And, out of his noble carelessness, lets them plainly see it.
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But he seeks their hate with
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greater devotion than they can render at him.
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Now to seem to desire the malice and displeasure of the people
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is as bad as that which he dislikes,
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to flatter them for their love.
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Consider you what services he has done for his country?
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Very well. And would be content to give him good report for it,
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but that he pays himself with being proud.
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Nay, but speak not maliciously.