Persons who dislike each other, meeting in the street, make their faces radiant with a happy smile; the Nihilist remained unmoved, and smiled only for those whom he was really glad to meet.
Kropotkin contrasts the genuine demeanor of Nihilists with the superficial politeness of others.
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