How happy is he born and taught,
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He first deceased; she for a little tried
To live without him, liked it not, and died.
An ambassador is an honest man sent to lie abroad for the good of his country.
Lord of himself, though not of lands;
And having nothing, yet hath all.
Advised a young diplomat "to tell the truth, and so puzzle and confound his enemies."
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