When you're surrounded by stupidity, self-preservation isn't a sin.
“self-preservation is the primary and only foundation of virtue.”
“Stupidity and wisdom meet in the same centre of sentiment and resolution, in the suffering of human accidents.”
“If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow.”
“There are only 2 paths to happiness in life. Utter Stupidity or Exceptional Wealth.”