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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,