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Quote from Francis Bacon,


"Nay, number itself in armies importeth not much, where the people is of weak courage; for, as Virgil saith, 'It never troubles the wolf how many the sheep be.' " - , “Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates,” The Essays or Counsels Civil & Moral of Francis Bacon, p. 129 (1905).



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Francis Bacon (more quotes by Francis Bacon or books by/about Francis Bacon)


(1561-1626) Philosopher, British Lord Chancellor

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“Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates,” The Essays or Counsels Civil & Moral of Francis Bacon, p. 129 (1905).

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