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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: Veracity--absolute veracity--and the most open-hearted frankness were the dominating features of his character; he could…

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Veracity--absolute veracity--and the most open-hearted frankness were the dominating features of his character; he could not bear deceit or even conceit in any form.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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Kropotkin emphasizes the importance of honesty and openness in character, rejecting deceit and arrogance.

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