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The Prince himself has no distinction, either of garments, or of a…

Quote byThomas More · 1478–1535

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Utopia (1516), Ch. 7 : Of Their Slaves, and of Their Marriages.

English (original)

The Prince himself has no distinction, either of garments, or of a crown; but is only distinguished by a sheaf of corn carried before him; as the high priest is also known by his being preceded by a person carrying a wax light.

— Thomas More

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