Be humble
but stand firm.
Do not bow down unnecessarily
in front of them.
Being polite
does not mean
that you will treat
yourself as less worthy.
Don’t give them the opportunity
to tell you what to do.
Don’t give them authority
to rule over you.
You should be only
ruled by your wits and senses.
Don’t keep your individuality
at stake to follow consensus.
If you have done your research and revision,
have complete confidence on your decision
and have faith that you are correct,
then stand firm with self-respect.