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Will they now believe that defiance of law in the rulers breeds defiance of law in the people?
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Will they now believe that defiance of law in the rulers breeds defiance of law in the people?”
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This quote suggests that when leaders disregard the law, it leads to a breakdown of respect for the law among citizens.
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