About This Quote
In the context of this quote, “the high-minded man” is a person who cares more about the truth. The high-minded man does not care what people think. He isn’t concerned with what other people think about him. He has a strong sense of self and he knows who he is and what he believes in. He is proud of himself and proud of who he is, and cares nothing for society’s judgments on him.
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