If a man makes me keep my distance, the comfort is, he keeps his at the same time.

Jonathan Swift
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When you are not sure of whether or not someone has the right to demand the distance they are demanding, it’s often wise to keep your distance. You may discover later that other people were not holding themselves at a proper distance.

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