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The Renaissance2 quotes
In the discovery of secret things and in the investigation of hidden causes, stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures and the opinions of philosophical speculators of the common sort. — William Gilbert · 1600I wish my deadly foe, no worse
Than want of friends, and empty purse. — Nicholas Breton · 1577