Neither needeth it at all to be doubted, that this 
     knowledge should be so variable as it falleth not under 
     precept; for it is much less infinite than science of 
     government, which, we see, is labored and in some part 
     reduced of this wisdom, it seemeth some of the ancient 
     Romans in the saddest and wisest times were professors; 
     for Cicero reporteth that it was then in use for senators 
     that had name and opinion for general wise men, as 
     Coruncanius, Curius, Laelius, and many others, to walk at 
     certain hours in the Place, and to give audience to those 
     that would use their advice; and that the particular 
     citizens would resort unto them, and consult with them 
     of the marriage of a daughter, or of the employing of a 
     son, or of a purchase or bargain, or of an accusation, and 
     every other occasion incident to man’s life. So as there is 
     a wisdom of counsel and advice even in private causes,