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Publilius Syrus - The greater a man is in power above...
The greater a man is in power above others, the more he ought to excel them in virtue. None ought to govern who is not better than the governed. (Publilius Syrus)

The greater a man is in power above others, the more he ought to excel them in virtue. None ought to govern who is not better than the governed.

Publilius Syrus

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