Julius Caesar:

I would rather be stabbed with a knife than to be betrayed by a friend.

— Julius Caesar Ancient

Roman dictator and conqueror

A general sentiment attributed to Caesar, highlighting his value of loyalty and the pain of betrayal.

c. 44 BCE

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