All histories do shew, and wise politicians do hold it nece… - Walter Raleigh

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All histories do shew, and wise politicians do hold it necessary that, for the well-governing of every Commonweal, it behoveth man to presuppose that all men are evil, and will declare themselves so to be when occasion is offered.

Walter Raleigh

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Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552 or 1554 – 29 October 1618) is famed as a writer, poet, spy, and explorer. Note that many alternate spellings of his surname exist, including Rawley, Ralegh, and Rawleigh; although "Raleigh" appears most commonly today, he himself used that spelling only once. His most consistent preference was for "Ralegh".

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Native Name: Sir Walter Raleigh

Alternative Names: Sir Walter Ralegh • Walter Ralegh • Walter, Sir Raleigh

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