For it is better to drink a wholesome draught of truth from the humble vessel, than poison mixed with honey from a golde — Nennius
For it is better to drink a wholesome draught of truth from the humble vessel, than poison mixed with honey from a golde — Nennius
For it is better to drink a wholesome draught of truth from the humble vessel, than poison mixed with honey from a golde — Nennius
For it is better to drink a wholesome draught of truth from the humble vessel, than poison mixed with honey from a golde — Nennius
For it is better to drink a wholesome draught of truth from the humble vessel, than poison mixed with honey from a golde — Nennius
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For it is better to drink a wholesome draught of truth from the humble vessel, than poison mixed with honey from a golden goblet.

— Nennius
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