“On man when he came into life the Father conferred the seeds of all kinds and the germs of every way of life.”
Quote by Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
Work
Oratio de Hominis Dignitate: Oration on the Dignity of Man. English Translation by Elizabet Livermore Forbes
Oratio de Hominis Dignitate is a philosophical work that delves into the nature and worth of human beings. The English translation by Elizabet Livermore Forbes provides access to the original text for English-speaking readers. 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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