Carolina Quotes
No man is wise or safe, but he that is honest.

Walter Raleigh Connected to the Carolinas

Source

Advice to the Earl of Rutland on his Travels (1596)

year
1596

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“No man is wise or safe, but he that is honest.” Walter Raleigh. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-F8861AD6AB. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/f8861ad6ab

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