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Aeschylus

In every tyrant's heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.

Trust

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A tyrant eventually becomes poisoned by suspicion, unable to believe that anyone close to him is truly loyal. This deep distrust grows from his own oppressive actions and fear of being overthrown.

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