The action and reaction are equal.

Hypocrisy and timeserving above are accompanied by hypocrisy and timeserving below.

Where men of high standing have not the courage of their opinions, what is to be expected from men of low standing?
They will only follow such examples as are set before them.

They too will skulk, and dodge, and prevaricate--be ready to speak one way and act another--just like their betters.

Give them but a sealed box, or some hole-and-corner to hide their act in, and they will then enjoy their "liberty!" Popularity, as won in these days, is by no means a presumption in a man's favour, but is quite as often a presumption against him.