Beyond Mere Politeness — The Art of True Civility
The Art of Manliness
The Power of Integrity and the Mask of Virtue
Integrity is the key to a harmonious self, both internally and externally. Respecting others and cultivating virtuous habits are essential. The story of the Happy Hippocrit illustrates this concept, where a con artist falls in love with a woman who demands a virtuous face. He wears a mask and becomes genuinely virtuous, but is later exposed. Surprisingly, his true face is virtuous, showing that his initial pretense led to genuine transformation.
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