Mark what a generosity and courage (a dog) will put on when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God. (Francis Bacon)

Mark what a generosity and courage (a dog) will put on when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God.

Francis Bacon

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