Quote by Samuel Johnson

I have always considered it as treason against the great republic of human nature, to make any man's virtues the means of deceiving him.

I have always considered it as treason against the great rep

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This quote emphasizes the notion that it is morally wrong to manipulate or take advantage of someone's positive qualities or virtues for deceitful purposes. It suggests that using a person's virtues as a tool to deceive them is a betrayal against the fundamental principles and inherent goodness of human nature. It implies that trust and respect should be granted to individuals based on their genuine virtues, rather than exploiting them for personal gain or deceitful intentions.

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