Diogenes Laertius, Zeno quotes
"One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any external influence. Moreover, that in that does happiness consist."
Sure there are dishonest men in local government. But there are dishonest men in national government too.
Always remember others may hate you but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself.
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