“The Roman Nobility are not fond of strangers, and you will observe that extreme hospitality is only found where visitors are scarce.”

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Governor of Jamaica 1643–1710

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“The Roman Nobility are not fond of strangers, and you will observe that extreme hospitality is only found where visitors are scarce.”

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