When mistakes are made, and contentiousness blows in as suddenly as a north wind, there is a great tendency to assign blame in all directions. The immodest immediately raise their shields, thereby obscuring the truth from their own eyes. The weak take offense, and shrink away in self-pity and doubt. But the sincere and modest see the situation as a challenge to be met head-on, first by examining themselves inwardly to identify their role in creating the current problems; and then by having the courage to act forcefully but fairly to rectify mistakes and clear the air.
Modesty is the true mark of nobility, friend, and always bodes good fortune.
