You that woo the Voices-tell them "Old Experience is a fool"; Teach your flattered kings that only those who can not read can rule. (Alfred, Lord Tennyson)

You that woo the Voices-tell them "Old Experience is a fool"; Teach your flattered kings that only those who can not read can rule.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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