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Be neither intimate nor distant with the clergy.

Be neither intimate nor distant with the clergy.

Summary

This quote advises against being too close or too distant with the clergy. It suggests maintaining a balanced and respectful relationship with religious figures, neither becoming too familiar nor keeping a great distance. It underscores the importance of treating members of the clergy with respect and reverence while also maintaining appropriate boundaries, recognizing their spiritual authority and roles without becoming overly familiar or distant in one's interactions with them.

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