Walk with someone in a way that leaves no doubt in their heart that you truly stand with them, and if you stand against someone, do it with such clarity that they can clearly see where you stand. Because character isn't something that shifts with circumstances, it's something that reveals itself in every situation. The middle path is rarely about wisdom. it often belongs to those who are only loyal to their own convenience. Remember... clarity is the mark of honesty, and ambiguity is often the face of hypocrisy.