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To recognize that being a knight often means choosing the more difficult path,
the path of greatest personal expense. Be prepared to make personal
sacrifices in service to the precepts and people you value.
At the same time, a knight should seek wisdom to see that stupidity
and courage are close cousins. Courage also means taking the side of truth
in all matters, rather than seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth
whenever possible, but remember to temper justice with mercy, or the
pure truth can bring grief.