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Sallust Quotes: Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.
         

Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.


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This page presents the quote "Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.". Author of this quote is Sallust. This quote is about mistrust, kings, virtue,.