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It is wisdom in prosperity, when all is as thou wouldst have it, to fear and suspect the worst.
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This type of man who is devoted to the study of wisdom is always most unlucky in everything, and particularly when it comes to procreating children; I imagine this is because Nature wants to ensure that the evils of wisdom shall not spread further throughout mankind.
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
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October 28, 1466
Died:
July 12, 1536
(aged 69)
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