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But when one begins to aspire to pre-eminence, it is difficult to preserve that spirit of fairness which is absolutely essential to justice.
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Cicero
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Cicero reflects on the inherent difficulty of maintaining impartiality and justice when individuals pursue positions of supreme power.
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