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A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means
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"A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means"

- Sallust

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This quote by Sallust talks to the value of morality and justice in our lives. It recommends that an excellent male would rather suffer a defeat than to win by utilizing unjustified or immoral ways. This implies that a good man values justice and morality more than victory. It also recommends that an excellent man would rather take the high road and do the right thing, even if it suggests compromising his own success. This quote motivates us to consider the significance of doing the best thing, even if it implies compromising our own success. It likewise motivates us to think about the consequences of our actions and to make sure that we are constantly acting in a just and moral method. Ultimately, this quote reminds us that justice and morality should constantly be our top concern.

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Sallust This quote is written / told by Sallust between 86 BC and 34 BC. He was a famous Historian from Rome. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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