Favor and disgrace are like fear. Favor is in a higher place, and disgrace in a lower place. When you win them you are like being in fear, and when you lose them you are also like being in fear. So favor and disgrace are like fear.

Summary

This quote suggests that both favor and disgrace can be sources of anxiety or fear. When we possess favor and are esteemed by others, we fear losing it. Similarly, when we experience disgrace or disapproval, we fear not being able to regain favor. The quote highlights that regardless of where favor or disgrace resides in social hierarchy, their potential gain or loss triggers the same fearful emotions in us. In this way, favor and disgrace share a commonality with fear, as all three can create a sense of unease and apprehension.

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