By their fruits
How to recognise those who have kept their water
Whoever has kept his water wears no sign. There are many more such people than one would think, but they cannot be seen. They have blended into their surroundings, they play their role like everyone else, and they do not ask to be recognised.
They are not recognised by what they say, but by what they leave behind. Their fruits are healthy: a healthy family, clean relations with those closest to them, honest work.
A fructibus eorum cognoscetis eos.
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Matthew 7:16
They rarely have many friends. Not because they despise people, but because they guard their time. They cannot afford to spend it on those who only take and give nothing back. Their circle is small, but it is real.
So there is no need to look for them; look at the fruits. And whoever wants to be recognised by such people does not have to tell them anything. It is enough that his fruits are healthy.
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