The Old Philosopher's Canon of Reason and Virtue: 24. Trouble From Indulgence

1. One on tiptoe is not steady; One astride makes no advance. Seff-displayers are not enlightened, Self-asserters lack distinction, p. 90 Self-approvers have no merit, And self-seekers stunt their lives. 2. Before Reason this is like surfeit of food; it is like a wen on the body with which people are apt to be disgusted. 3. Therefore the man of reason will not indulge in it.