Francis Bacon Quote

"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.' "

by:	Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Philosopher, British Lord Chancellor
Source:	“Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates,” The Essays or Counsels Civil & Moral of Francis Bacon, p. 129 (1905).
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Unless the sheep are armed to the teeth. ;-)  -- J Carlton, Calgary
well said, J.  -- jim k, Austin, Tx
Carlton, I like it a lot ! Lets hope the sheep have the courage to use such defensive implements. 5 stars for exposing the slave and dictator's formulating base of action. A thumbs down for a fat sheep's norm.  -- Mike, Norwalk
It is a Muslim wolf that lurks in the bushes, hungry for the USA sheep. When the wolf attacks, it will find that most of the sheep are armed and bite with vigor.  -- Brooks, Hartwell, Ga.

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