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About matters and things regarding these natives, and even more so with respect to their antiquity, given that we do not have teachers or doctors, it is imperative to follow their testimonies.
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The speaker says that accounts of these natives should rely on their own testimonies, especially when discussing their antiquity or origins. Since there are no teachers or doctors available to provide other knowledge, their statements are treated as the necessary source for understanding these matters.
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