keep aloof

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But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions. Homer

While we keep aloof in general statements, there is little fruit to be expected; it is the hand-fight that does execution. Joseph Alleine

To give one's self earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom. Confucius

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