A war undertaken without sufficient monies has but a wisp of force. Coins are the very sinews of battles.
FRANCOIS RABELAIS
FRANCOIS RABELAIS
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Francois Rabelais125 quotes“A war undertaken without sufficient monies has but a wisp of force. Coins are the very sinews of battles.”
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