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The two dukes were wise after the event (as the Bretons say).

— Philippe de Commines

Ces deux ducs dessusdits estoient sages après le coup (comme l'on dit des Bretons).

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Nor should anything said after dinner be taken for counsel.

They might make their profit of it, as out of a merchant.

He who has the profits of war has the honour.

Two princes who wish to remain on friendly terms should never see each other but send good and wise men to one another, and these should maintain their friendship and amend any faults.

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