In doing aught which thou hast clearly discerned as right to do, seek never to avoid being seen in the doing of it, even though the multitude should be destined to form some wrong opinion concerning it. For if thou dost not right, avoid the deed itself. But if rightly, why fear those who will wrongly rebuke thee?
When you do something you have clearly judged to be right, never try to hide it from others. This holds even if the crowd will misunderstand it. If what you are doing is wrong, avoid the act itself. But if it is right, why fear those who will wrongly criticize you?