“For thee the wonder-working earth puts forth sweet flowers.”
Quote by Lucretius
Work
Lucretius, de rerum natura
Written by the Roman poet Lucretius, this work delves into the principles of atomism, the nature of the soul, and the origin of the cosmos. It is considered a foundational text in the history of science and philosophy. more
Author
Lucretius
Lucretius (99 BC - 55 BC) was a renowned Greek Roman poet, hailed as the peak of Greek Roman philosophical poetry. His work 'On the Nature of Things' presented the natural philosophical ideas of the Greek philosopher Democritus in poetic form, which had a profound impact on later generations. more
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