Notwithstanding, so much is true, that the carriage of greatness, in a plain and open manner (so it be without arrogancy and vain glory) doth draw less envy, than if it be in a more crafty and cunning fashion.

不过，有一点确实如此：以坦率公开的方式展现显赫地位，只要不带傲慢与虚荣，比起处处弄巧藏拙，更少招致嫉妒。