“All histories do show, 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.”
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Raleigh, S. W. (n.d.). All histories do show, 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. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/15012-all-histories-do-show-and-wise-politicians-do/
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Raleigh, Sir Walter. “All histories do show, 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.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/15012-all-histories-do-show-and-wise-politicians-do/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Raleigh, Sir Walter. “All histories do show, 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.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/15012-all-histories-do-show-and-wise-politicians-do/.