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Aeschylus

For somehow this disease inheres in tyranny, never to trust one's friends.

Trust

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Aeschylus is saying that a key problem with tyranny is that it causes constant suspicion, even toward those close to you. This means that under oppressive rule, trust between friends is impossible because fear and doubt always remain.

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