For princis ofte, of furious hastynesse, Wil cachche a quarrel, causeless in sentence, Ageyn folk absent, thouh ther be non offence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Princes often pick causeless quarrels against absent people due to hasty anger.
- In plain terms
- Rulers sometimes start fights without reason.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid acting on impulsive anger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this anger justified?
- Who acts hastily?
Another view
Not all rulers act this way.
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