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For in the nobly born
The slightest evil taint
More heinous is, for they
Should fair example set.

— Francisco Leiva

(Porque) en los que nobles nacen
Es el mas leve defecto
Mas culpable, cuando
Los que deben dar ejemplo.

Original text (Spanish)

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Notes from Wikiquote

i.e. Noblesse oblige

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