NOTE: 106

[... society], through this noble emulation, some have been able to possess more and some less of useful laws, diverse sciences, crafts, fruits, and goods—not only those necessary unto man, but also the ornamental [and refined]—whereby they have become powerful, wealthy, and renowned. 2. And whereas an individual man, by natural disposition, cannot be at once perfectly virtuous, perfectly learned, and a consummate craftsman; for though nature is a compassionate mother, yet she doth not distribute her precious goods lavishly and immoderately, but giveth by measure unto each, to the end that all, in mutual concord, might advance the common good. 3. Therefore, no such man hath ever been seen whose bodily organs were altogether perfect in every respect: such that his body were gigantic in form and powerful; his eye sweet of countenance and keen-sighted; his ear exceedingly sharp; his nose exceedingly keen of scent; his tongue plain and clear, and all [...]