By a law that was divine, most admirable, and bestowed by g… - Nicholas of Cusa

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By a law that was divine, most admirable, and bestowed by grace upon all, it was made known to men that community was greatly in their interest, and that they are therefore preserved by an order in which laws are established by the common consent of all, or at least of the wise and heroic, with the others’ support

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Nicholas of Cusa (1401 – August 11, 1464), also referred to as Nicolaus Cusanus and Nicholas of Kues, was a German philosopher, theologian, jurist, astronomer, cardinal and mystic of the Catholic Church. One of the first German proponents of Renaissance humanism, he made spiritual and political contributions in European history. A notable example of this is his mystical or spiritual writings on "learned ignorance," as well as his participation in power struggles between Rome and the German states of the Holy Roman Empire. Papal legate to Germany from 1446, he was appointed cardinal for his merits by Pope Nicholas V in 1448 and Prince–Bishop of Brixen two years later. In 1459 he became vicar general in the papal states.

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Native Name: Nikolaus Krebs, Nikolaus von Kues, Nicholas Kryffts

Alternative Names: Cusanus bem foda • Nikolaus Krebs • Nikolaus von Kues • Nikolaus Cusanus • Nikolaus Cryfftz • Nikolaus von Cusa • Nicholas of Kues • P. Nicolavm Cvsanvm • Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa • Nicolaus Cusanus • Nicolas of Cusa

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