Historians desiring to write the actions of men, ought to set down the simple truth, and not say anything for love or hatred; also to choose such an … - Walter Raleigh
" "Historians desiring to write the actions of men, ought to set down the simple truth, and not say anything for love or hatred; also to choose such an opportunity for writing as it may be lawful to think what they will, and write what they think, which is a rare happiness of the time.
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About Walter Raleigh
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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Sir Walter Ralegh
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Walter Ralegh
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Walter, Sir Raleigh
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