We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write...

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We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.

Quote by Francis Bacon about man.

Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon 1561-1626, english Philosopher

Was born on: 22 jan 1561.
Died on 09 apr 1626, at 65 years old.

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