An Unflinching Character

Perception is alluding or even amply deceptive, people may seem very strange and so delusive in the interaction with sophisticated society: where the norm is to display intellectuality in the way they dress, the way they speak; God help them when personal secrets leak, will they expose their unflinching character? I suggest all remain true to their valued ideals, and despite the possible derision from peers not brought up with a strict criteria of morals, it won't make anyone feel less than an individual: who has made an effort to stand out from all? Figure out who'll be enraged and criticized! Consider the fragility of spirit not reassured by self-worth, but firmly strengthened by strong temptation and want; the accumulation of riches without the value they impart, pile up mountains of it only to show their immense wealth! One of the richest men that ever existed pondered upon this, hoping that his chosen heirs would be shrewd and not squander it for some wits, but managed it wisely remembering his many sacrifices: would they honor it with the certainty, not with the fear it wouldn't last?