![A fool is he that comes to preach or prate,
When men with swords their right and wrong debate.
[It., Chi conta i colpi e la dovuta offesa,
Mentr' arde la tenzon, misura e pesa?]](/assets/img/quote-photos/a-fool-is-he-that-comes-to-preach-or-prate-when-men-with-swords-their-right-and.jpg)
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