The favor of princes does not preclude the existence of merit, and yet does not prove that it exists. — Jean De La Bruyere Copy Share Image
The favor of princes does not preclude the existence of merit, and yet does not prove that it exists. [Fr., La faveur des princes n'exclut pas le merite, et ne le suppose pas aussi.] — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
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