Lymond considered this with every appearance of seriousness. I see. Thus the baseness of my morals is redeemed by the stature of my manners? You admire consistency?Yes, I do.But prefer consistency in evil to consistency in good?The choice is hypothetical.Lord; is it? What an exciting past you must have.I despise mediocrity, stated the young man firmly.And you would also despise me if I practised evil but professed purity?Yes. I should.I see. What you are really saying, of course, is that you dislike hypocrisy, and people who can't stand by their principles.
Lymond engages in a serious conversation, debating whether the moral worth of a person can be judged based on their manners or principles. He questions if moral integrity is more valuable when accompanied by admirable conduct and discusses the idea of consistency, especially when it comes to good and evil.
He criticizes mediocrity and reflects on hypocrisy, suggesting that genuine people stand firm by their principles rather than pretending to be...
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