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Wisdom is not to be found in the art of oratory, or in great books, but in a withdrawal from these sensible things and in a turning to the most simpl… - Nicholas of Cusa
" "Wisdom is not to be found in the art of oratory, or in great books, but in a withdrawal from these sensible things and in a turning to the most simple and infinite forms. You will learn how to receive it into a temple purged from all vice, and by fervent love to cling to it until you may taste it and see how sweet That is which is all sweetness. Once this has been tasted, all things which you now consider as important will appear as vile, and you will be so humbled that no arrogance or other vice will remain in you. Once having tasted this wisdom, you will inseparably adhere to it with a chaste and pure heart. You will choose rather to forsake this world and all else that is not of this wisdom, and living with unspeakable happiness you will die.
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About Nicholas of Cusa
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
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Nikolaus Krebs
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Nikolaus von Kues
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Nikolaus Cusanus
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Nikolaus Cryfftz
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Nikolaus von Cusa
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Nicholas of Kues
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P. Nicolavm Cvsanvm
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Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa
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Nicolaus Cusanus
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Nicolas of Cusa
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Nikolay kuzalik
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Cusanus
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Nicolaus von Cues
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