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“Friendship is a sacred word, a holy thing; it is never developed except between persons of character, and never takes root except through mutual respect; it flourishes not so much by kindnesses as by sincerity. What makes one friend sure of another is the knowledge of his integrity: as guarantees he has his friend's fine nature, his honor, and his constancy.”

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Book:The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude
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The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude

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