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Q. Horati Flacci Sermones et epistulae

This work is a compilation of religious sermons and personal correspondence written by the ancient Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace. The sermons reflect his philosophical and moral views, while the letters offer insights into his personal life and the society of his time. more

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Horace

Horace, a renowned Roman poet, is celebrated for his elegant Latin style and profound philosophical thoughts. His works span a variety of genres, from satire to odes, and have had a profound impact on literature throughout history. more

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“Where faith commences, science ends. Both these arts of the human mind must be strictly kept apart from each other. Faith has its origin in the poetic imagination; knowledge, on the other hand, originates in the reasoning intelligence of man. Science has to pluck the blessed fruits from the tree of knowledge, unconcerned whether these conquests trench upon the poetical imaginings of faith or not.”

“A science is not mere knowledge, it is knowledge which has undergone a process of intellectual digestion. It is the grasp of many things brought together in one, and hence is its power; for, properly speaking, it is Science that is power, not Knowledge.”

“Activity is the only road to knowledge.”