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title: "The only deadly sin I know is cynicism. — Henry L. Stimson Quote #2 | QuotesBy.net"
description: "The only deadly sin I know is cynicism. — a quote by Henry L. Stimson."
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> # The only deadly sin I know is cynicism.

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## More from Henry L. Stimson

1. > The only way to make a man trustworthy is to trust him; and the surest way to make him untrustworthy is to distrust him and show your distrust.

[Permalink to quote \#1](https://quotesby.net/Henry-L.-Stimson/1/ "Permalink to quote 1")
2. > Gentlemen don't read each other's mail.

[Permalink to quote \#3](https://quotesby.net/Henry-L.-Stimson/3/ "Permalink to quote 3")

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