Or, selon mon advis, entre toutes les seigneuries du monde, dont j'ay connoissance, ou la chose publique est mieux traictee, et ou regne moins de violence sur le peuple, et ou il n'y a nuls edifices abatus, ni demolis pour guerre, c'est Angleterre; et tombe le sort et le malheur sur ceux qui font la guerre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Praises England for preserving its infrastructure and minimizing violence against common people during conflict.
- In plain terms
- England treats the public well and destroys few buildings during war.
- What can you take from it?
- Good governance protects civilians and property.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which countries prioritize public safety?
- How should war be limited?
Another view
This praise reflects the author's perspective and may overlook other issues.
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