Suspicion is not less an enemy to virtue than to happiness; he that is already corrupt is naturally suspicious, and he that becomes suspicious will quickly become corrupt

Summary

This quote suggests that suspicion is detrimental both to moral goodness and personal well-being. It argues that those who are already morally corrupt tend to be naturally suspicious, implying that suspicion is a characteristic of a corrupted nature. Additionally, it warns that once someone becomes suspicious, they are likely to descend into corruption. The quote implies a relationship between suspicion and a decline in both virtue and happiness, suggesting that suspicion can be a destructive force in one's life.

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