As for nobility in particular persons; it is a reverend thing, to see an ancient castle or building, not in
decay; or to see a fair timber tree, sound and perfect. How much more, to behold an ancient noble
family, which has stood against the waves and weathers of time! For new nobility is but the act of
power, but ancient nobility is the act of time. Those that are first raised to nobility, are commonly
more virtuous, but less innocent, than their descendants; for there is rarely any rising, but by a
commixture of good and evil arts. But it is reason, the memory of their virtues remain to their
posterity, and their faults die with themselves. Nobility of birth commonly abateth industry; and he
that is not industrious, envieth him that is. Besides, noble persons cannot go much higher; and he that
standeth at a stay, when others rise, can hardly avoid motions of envy. On the other side, nobility
extinguisheth the passive envy from others, towards them; because they are in possession of honor.
Certainly, kings that have able men of their nobility, shall find ease in employing them, and a better
slide into their business; for people naturally bend to them, as born in some sort to command.
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