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“But, when the work was finished, the Craftsman kept wishing that there were someone to ponder the plan of so great a work, to love its beauty, and to wonder at its vastness.”

Quote by Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

Book:Oration on the Dignity of Man

Work

Oration on the Dignity of Man

This work delves into the profound question of human dignity, examining the nature of humanity and its place in the universe. It is a seminal text in the field of ethics and philosophy. more

Author

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was an Italian philosopher, humanist, and neoplatonist who lived from February 24, 1463, to November 17, 1494. He is renowned for his 'Oration on the Dignity of Man', which articulated his humanist philosophy and the potential of human beings. more

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