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A wise man looks upon men as he does on horses all their comparisons of title, wealth, and place, he consider but as har
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"A wise man looks upon men as he does on horses; all their comparisons of title, wealth, and place, he consider but as harness"

- Robert Cecil

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In this quote, Robert Cecil compares men to horses and recommends that a wise man views them in a comparable method. Just as a horse's worth is not determined by its title, wealth, or location, a wise guy does not evaluate a person based upon these shallow aspects. Instead, he sees them as merely a means to an end, much like a horse's harness. This indicates that a wise male looks beyond social labels and material possessions and concentrates on an individual's real character and actions. He comprehends that these external elements do not define an individual's worth or value.

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Robert Cecil This quote is written / told by Robert Cecil between June 1, 1563 and May 24, 1612. He was a famous Public Servant from United Kingdom. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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