Quoted as a common proverb by Thomas Scot: The Italian seemes wise, and is wise; the Spaniard seemes wise, and is a foole; the French seemes a foole, and is wise;

The Italian seemes wise, and is wise; the Spaniard seemes wise, and is a foole; — Quoted as a common proverb by Thomas Scot

The Italian seemes wise, and is wise; the Spaniard seemes wise, and is a foole; the French seemes a foole, and is wise; and the English seemes a foole and is a foole.

Quoted as a common proverb by Thomas Scot

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