When private individuals bring presents of gold and raiment to princes, who have already abundance of such things, their gifts are of the nature of commercial transactions. The gift I bring is advice to a monarch; I hope it may be useful.
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When private individuals bring presents of gold and raiment to princes, who have already abundance of such things, their gifts are of the nature of commercial transactions. The gift I bring is advice to a monarch; I hope it may be useful.
Isocrates Cyprian Orations. Edward S. Forster.
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