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is nothingmagnanimous in bearing disappointment with fortitude when the whol..- world is looking on. Men in such circumstances act bravely from motives of vanity; but he who in the vale of obscurity can brave adversity, who without friends to encourage, acquaintance to pity, even without hope to alleviate his misfortunes, can bihave with tranquillity, is truly great; and whether peasant or courtier, deserves admiration, and should be held up for our imitation and respect. Goldsmith.