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This is to think, that men are so foolish, that they take care to avoid what mischiefs may be done them by pole-cats, or foxes but are content, nay, think it safety, to be devoured by lions.

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John Locke
Age: 72 †
Born: 1632
Born: August 29
Died: 1704
Died: October 28
Philosopher
Physician
Politician
Writer
Wrington
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May
Lions
Take
Cats
Done
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Men
Foolish
Mischiefs
Think
Content
Devoured
Thinking
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Pole
Safety
Mischief
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Foxes

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