Stephen CraneA serious prophet upon predicting a flood should be the first man to climb a tree. This would demonstrate that he was indeed a seer.
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If a Prophet came and predicted an upcoming flood, one would need to flee. However, the Prophet should really be the first man to climb a tree, so that all could see that he was indeed a seer.
Source: The Red Badge Of Courage
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