“How much luckier than all the rest of mankind are the astrologers who, if they tell one truth among a hundred lies, obtain so much credit that even their lies are believed.”
Book:Ricordi
Quote by Francesco Guicciardini
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Francesco Guicciardini
Francesco Guicciardini was an Italian historian renowned for his profound insights into Italian history and diplomatic policy. His work, 'The History of Italy', is one of the most important historical works of the Renaissance. more
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