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The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those read more
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those that have spare time.
The cholerick man never wants woe.
The cholerick man never wants woe.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.
Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.
The great put the little on the hooke.
The great put the little on the hooke.
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything.
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything.