"Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others."
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"Tolerance is a proof of distrust in one's own ideals."
"Extremism is not endemic in my region, nor is anti-Western sentiment. No doubt there is discontent and distrust. That is towards more the American and some Western policies, and not toward the American people."
"The day must come when trust will be as natural to your nature as distrust now seems to be."
"Seek simplicity, then distrust."
"Let not the world see fear and sad distrust govern the motion of a kingly eye."
"Distrust everything I say. I am telling the truth."
"When believers and unbelievers live in the same manner - I distrust the religion."
"It is rare that the public sentiment decides immorally or unwisely, and the individual who differs from it ought to distrust and examine well his own opinion."
"... I distrust manifest knowledge."
"Tis more dishonourable to distrust a friend than to be deceived by him."
"Our distrust of another justifies his deceit."
"Distrust those in whom the desire to punish is strong."