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Intent upon intrigue and legislation, he may pass over with only a laugh some piquant gossip about legislator or courtier without the least suspicion that it epitomizes a whole scheme of government.
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Wilson suggests that ignoring gossip about political figures can overlook significant insights into governance.
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