A wise man looks upon men as he does on horses; all their comparisons of title, wealth, and place, he consider but as harness.
Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury Quotes
Examples is more forcible than precept. People look at my six days in the week to see what I mean on the seventh.
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Birth: | 1st June, 1563 |
Death: | 24th May, 1612 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Politician |
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He was the son of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley and Mildred Cooke. His half-brother was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter and philosopher Francis Bacon was his first cousin.
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