The animal's heart is the basis of its life, its chief member, the sun of its microcosm; on the heart all its activity depends, from the heart all its liveliness and strength arise. Equally is the king the basis of his kingdoms, the sun of his microcosm, the heart of the state; from him all power arises and all grace stems.
— William Harvey Early Modern

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From 'De Motu Cordis' (1628), Dedication to King Charles. An extended analogy comparing the heart to a king and the state.

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1628

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