In the Scriptures kings are called gods, and so their power after a certain relation compared to the divine power. And lastly, kings are compared to the head of this microcosm of the body of man. But just kings will ever be willing to declare what they will do, if they will not incur the curse of God. I must not be taught my office. Secondly, I would not have you meddle with such ancient rights of mine as I have received from my predecessors . . . .
All novelties are dangerous as well in a politic as in a natural body.
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