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Pliny the Younger on Character

b. 113

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The truth is, the generality of mankind stand in awe of public opinion, while conscience is feared only by the few.

The highest of characters, in my estimation, is his, who is as ready to pardon the moral errors of mankind, as if he were every day guilty of some himself; and at the same time as cautious of committing a fault as if he never forgave one.

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