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1 " But, remember, a tyrant hates to admit he is one,’ Faustus said quietly. ‘The worse he is, the more he claims – and even believes – that traditional religion and democracy matter to him deeply and determine all his actions. "
― Lindsey Davis , Deadly Election (Flavia Albia Mystery, #3)
2 " I laughed. ‘Claudius Laeta means, Faustus, the Emperor’s choice should be steered by his freedmen. Government by secretariat. Democracy through bureaucracy. "
3 " Olympus, of course not! If you are to be a politician, your natural medium is lying. Surely your agent has explained that? "
4 " Rumours would do. When you blacken someone’s name in politics, hearsay can be freely deployed. Scandal needs to be colourful, not true. "
5 " Only the rich can stand for office. "
6 " But, remember, a tyrant hates to admit he is one,” Faustus said quietly. “The worse he is, the more he claims—and even believes—that "
