stackyFACTSHumility is tough, especially when people keep praising you for being so holy.
Humility is tough, especially when people keep praising you for being so holy. To fix this, certain extremely devout individuals decided to act completely unhinged in public, throwing things, screaming, and acting like feral animals. By ensuring everyone thought they were absolute lunatics, they successfully dodged any unwanted praise. It is the perfect strategy if you want to be revered by history but totally despised by your neighbors.
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