Quote#Wisdom
Almost in every kingdom the most ancient families have been at first…
Quote byRobert Burton · 1577–1640
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Part II, Section 2, member 2..
English (original)
Almost in every kingdom the most ancient families have been at first princes' bastards; their worthiest captains, best wits, greatest scholars, bravest spirits in all our annals, have been base [born].
— Robert Burton
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