"There is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom."

Family, Trouble

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"There is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom."

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"D'autant que nous avons cher, estre, et estre consiste en mouvement et action."

Philosophy

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Culture

"Heureuse la mort qui oste le loisir aux apprests de tel equipage."

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