Go ahead and tell me about Alexander and Philip and Demetrius Phalereus. Whether they understood what nature requires and could control themselves — they know best. But if they lived for show and swaggered around, I don't have to copy them, thank God. True philosophy leads to simple, honest living without pretense. Don't try to convince me to show off or seek glory.
Go too now and tell me of Alexander and Philippus, and Demetrius Phalereus. Whether they understood what the common nature requireth, and could rule themselves or no, they know best themselves. But if they kept a life, and swaggered; I (God be thanked) am not bound to imitate them. The effect of true philosophy is, unaffected simplicity and modesty. Persuade me not to ostentation and vainglory.