You cannot have a proud and ...

You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man\'s actions are, such must be his spirit.
You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.
 Demosthenes

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