If a lion knew his own strength, it were hard for any man to rule him.
Utopia
Attributed, often appears in collections of his sayings
c. 1516-1535
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"They have no ships among them, but only small boats."
Strange & Unusual"They have no games of chance among them, but only such as require wit and skill."
Strange & Unusual"For in good faith, I never had mind to meddle in any such matters, but to serve God and the King."
Controversial"I have not offended the King, but I have offended God."
Controversial"I am not of so little wit, as to set my soul in peril."
Controversial