In things that a man would not be seen in himself, it is a point of
cunning to borrow the name of the world; as to say, "The world says,"
or "There is a speech abroad."
-- Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
-- Of Cunning
cunning to borrow the name of the world; as to say, "The world says,"
or "There is a speech abroad."
-- Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
-- Of Cunning
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