ASSEMBLY WORK

Be radiant before those who are radiant. But before the ‘white,' assume the colour of slaked lime. If the audience is composed of simple folk, hold back your learning and be a simple and unlearned man.

In an assembly of seniors (in age or accomplishments) it is a wise rule to restrain yourself and avoid preceding them with your speech.

It is easy to And men ready to face death in battle, but more difficult to find men free from nervousness when having to face an assembly.

Of what use is it for a man who has no physical bravery to carry a sword? So is inert learning of no use to the man who is nervous before an assembly of men of keen intellect. 

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